Making the world a little greener
The Sage Page with our spare thyme!
Happy 4th of July! Mark your calendars for these fun upcoming summer events: Saturday, July 25th @ 9am Outing to Richard’s Family Farm 1507 Fairview Blvd. (Hwy 100), Fairview, TN 37062 Richard has generously invited us to pick veggies & blackberries again this year. Come out & see what he, Michelle & their families have growing on their beautiful farm. If you’re an early riser, feel free to arrive before 9am to beat the heat. Dress for heat, mud, blackberry briars, etc. Bring a dish for a picnic lunch, a chair, a hat, sunscreen, bugspray, lots of water and some bags or baskets to carry your produce. It’s always a great outing - hope to see you all there!
Wednesday, August 26th @ 7pm
at The Miniature Cottage, 410 E. Iris in Berry Hill (near 100 Oaks in Nashville) We’ll be making bitters which are basically tinctures that can be used in cocktails or other drinks, in cooking or as digestive aids. We’ll supply the basic ingredients. Please bring a couple of mason jars/similar containers & any dried herbs or spices you might like to use. And as always, bring a dish for a casual potluck dinner.
September Meeting
We’re making Draped Concrete Planters and Hypertufas at Jean’s House. Date & time will be announced when finalized. Look for more details soon.
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CUMBERLAND HERB ASSOCIATION • June/July 2015 Newsletter
Please submit news/info by the 1st week of the month to Jessica Bach: jessica_mayo@bellsouth.net or 615-891-8735.
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Backyard makeover...
From asphalt to garden spot
Making the world a little greener
The Sage Page with our spare thyme!
Work in progress tearing up the old asphalt.
This spring my husband & I tackled our biggest DIY project yet! We expanded our backyard by removing an unwanted paved parking area & we added a fence with expert help from my parents. What was a worn out, pot-hole filled mess is now part of a lawn & garden that we’re really proud to show off!
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Making the world a little greener
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Two to Try...
with our spare thyme!
This month I’m sharing an easy tip and a great recipe for summer fruit.
Slice Melons Like a Pro Watermelon is one of my favorite snacks but prepping it can be time-consuming and messy. I recently found a great tip online for making this job fast & easy without the mess. This is supposedly the method used by caterers and professional chefs. It also works on cantaloupe and other melons. You’ll need: 1 seedless watermelon (or other melon) 1 large kitchen knife 1 clean dish towel 1 large rectangular plastic storage container Directions: • Rinse the melon under running water, dry it with the dish towel, then spread the towel out on your counter & place the melon on top. • Use the knife to slice off one end of the melon rind to create a stable, flat surface. Turn the flat side down & slice off the remaining rind.
This method keeps the juices in your container instead of running all over your counter!
• When all rind is removed, place the melon into the rectangular storage container & slice it into smaller pieces, removing any seeds or bad spots as you go.
Strawberry Salsa I made this for our June meeting & it was a hit! This is a great way to use strawberries with a savory twist. And it’s so pretty! Ingredients 2 cups diced strawberries (about a pound) 1/4 cup red or green onion, finely diced or sliced 1 jalapeno, finely diced 1 lime, juice and zest 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped salt to taste Optional - add a squeeze of honey or diced avocado Directions: Prep Time: 10 minutes, Makes 2 cups (4 1/2 cup servings) Mix all ingredients together and chill for at least an hour. It’s best eaten the same day as the berries become too soft if left overnight. Thanks to Lauren B. for sharing this recipe!
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