At home with chef Tyler Florence Nov 20, 2008
Once they started displaying the product with flowers and fresh herbs, it became a top seller. Antiques and vintage pieces play a role not only in Florence and Clark Florence's shop - helping differentiate it from Williams-Sonoma and Sur La Table - but throughout their home. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Vinod Vinny Malhotra and Nancy Malhotra stand at the counter in Alligator Town Antique Bazaar, at 537 N. Marion St. The store sells antiques and collectibles and is set to soon carry arts and crafts. JEFF M. HARDISON/Lake City Reporter Nov 6, 2008
Heathers Herbs, which has herbs, is owned by Heather Lanham. From the barber who is the last of the Hotel Blanche hair-cutting crew to Sassys near the southern end of Marion Street and going north to the new antique store, just south of Railroad Street, new business ventures offer patrons many shopping opportunities. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Small Town, Big Options Oct 26, 2008
Pop it in the oven for 15 minutes when you get home and you have fresh, hot bread studded with artichokes, garlic, cheese and herbs in various combinations. Don't bother: Looking for fresh-picked artichokes at the farm stands or markets this time of year. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
All aboard for the first local Sep 24, 2008
Meanwhile, Gabrielle Carbone of Bent Spoon ice cream shop in Princeton was serving up samples of sorbets and ice creams made from Gravity Hill tomatoes and herbs ... North Slope grows organic vegetables, flowers, culinary and medicinal herbs ... There really is no translation for this mixture of onion, garlic, peppers and green herbs. (NJ.com -- Times)
10 coolest small towns Sep 13, 2008
No Common Scents sells more than 250 varieties of herbs and spices from across the globe (1525 Xenia Ave., 937/767-4261, ), and Clemente Ullmer's shop, La Llama Place, is stocked with crafts from South America (224 Xenia Ave., 937/767-8650, ) ... Nearby, Cowgirl Creamery produces excellent soft-ripened cheeses, such as the Pierce Point, which is made from organic whole milk, washed in organic Riesling, and rolled in herbs (80 Fourth St., 415/663-9335, ). (MSNBC -- Politics)
Unwind at a bed-and-breakfast Sep 11, 2008
"I wrap the eggs with meats and stuff with cheeses and herbs, and bake. Then I place it on slices of fresh-baked bread, cover in hollandaise sauce and sprinkle with more herbs," Annabel says. "I'm also very focused on creating the ingredients themselves, making lavender honey-and-herb butter and baking the bread. I like that side of things.". (AZCentral -- Travel)
Portsmouth area community calendar Sep 8, 2008
Guest speaker John Forti, curator of Strawbery Banke Gardens in Portsmouth will give a presentation on "Herbs and Herbalism from New England's past to your present garden." (978) 388-4848 or (978) 948-8181. South Berwick, Maine. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
* Culture Passport uncovers Taipeis hidden treasures Aug 29, 2008
Forty-four people participated in a tour of Muzha Old Street (]) last Saturday, during which they shopped for locally grown vegetables and herbs at a farmers market, sampled handmade mian xian (u) and fresh roasted chicken, and learned about the areas flora from nature expert and author Liu Ke-xiang (BJ). Han hopes South Village will produce next years Culture Passport and already has plenty of ideas percolating in her head (though she wants to keep them a surprise for now). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Orange City restaurant offers three dining experiences in one Aug 13, 2008
"That includes "a scratch kitchen," Deb Korver added."Which means all of our vegetables and herbs and smoked meats are created on the premises," she said. "And we make all of own bread and cheeses. "Rhubarb, a staple in pies and cobblers, has taken on a twist, added Deb Korver."We infuse it in our vodka and it appears in our homemade barbecue sauce," she explained.The LodgeConnected via the piazza -- or with its own private entrance -- is the third dining presentation. The Lodge is a far more... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Oneida county community news Jul 18, 2008
6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26: Herbs Connecting the Past to the Present. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2: Butterfly Gardening. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Avon general mercantile reopens with new owners Jun 15, 2008
After three months of work, the Steeles opened for business providing dairy products, fresh produce displayed in crocks and baskets, herbs and spices in bulk, beverages, natural health-care products, gifts and antiques. Local art and crafts will also be offered. (Montana Standard, MT)
Springs Farmers Market opens May 24, 2008
But anyone who is looking for antiques, crafts, baked goods, herbs, toys, collectibles, tools, garage sales or flea market fare can also stop in to take a look. Breakfast and lunch items are available, too. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Rites of Spring: High season for local tours opens with a dual offering of art and flowers May 8, 2008
At Cricket Hill Farm in Ancramdale, Sue and Art Bassin have developed 26 beds on 5 acres with bulbs, perennials, flowering shrubs, evergreens, grasses, herbs, fruits and vegetables. Cricket Hill Farm will be open to visitors again Sunday, September 14, along with Loomis Creek Gardens in Claverack, where Andrew Beckman and Bob Hyland operate a 1-acre retail nursery on a 25-acre property planted with nursery demonstration and shade borders, a cooperative vegetable garden, and a wetland walk to... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
It's a wild weekend! Apr 19, 2008
Saturday: Educational workshops, earth-friendly businesses, family-oriented activities, fresh produce and ready-to-eat healthy foods, plants, herbs, art, crafts and live music by local musicians are some of the offerings at St. Augustine Earth Day 2008. St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, about a mile south of the St. Augustine Lighthouse. (The St. Augustine Record)
10 ways to enjoy season of rebirth Mar 15, 2008
If you don't have a lot of room, try planting colorful annuals or herbs in a container and set it out on your patio. There is something magical about getting your hands in soil and nurturing a young plant. (AZCentral -- Home)
Annual spring show slated Saturday in downtown Brenham Mar 7, 2008
Activities begin at 10:00 a.m., with booths showcasing indoor and outdoor plants, containers and herbs, arts and crafts, home decorating and home furnishings. Throughout the day, live seminars presented by representatives from Lowe s will include information about a variety of gardening topics. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Antique show set Mar 4, 2008
At the plant and garden sale, shoppers can find plants and herbs, dried arrangements, vintage garden dcor and architectural pieces. The Cat Spring Agricultural Society will prepare and sell meals both days as a fundraiser for the services and programs it provides. (Sealy News, TX)
Florists moving beyond the norm Feb 10, 2008
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La Petite Maison has expansion plans Jan 25, 2008
The new space will also include a French Market featuring market baskets and gourmet foods such as Dijon mustard, Provencal honey and jams, herbs from Provence, sea salts, Brittany butter cookies, and French teas. Boston Home summed up the La Petite Maison experience perfectly in one well-chosen French word: Magnifique. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Grinding poverty defies China's boom Jan 14, 2008
When she gets sick, Li Enlan, 78, picks herbs from the woods that grow nearby instead of buying modern medicines. This is not the result of some philosophical choice, though. (International Herald Tribune)
Parks, nature center, and historic buildings retain character of Connecticut's first town Jan 9, 2008
It can get you started on more than 700 varieties of perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, and heirloom greens, not to mention its own sauce-and-slice plum tomato. The historic Comstock building also houses a knitting shop and a gift shop, Heart of the Country (860-257-0366, closed Sundays). (Boston Globe)
Go hiking (or shopping) in Pilot Mountain, N.C. Dec 29, 2007
Pilot Mountain is also the kind of downtown where 92-year-old Clyde W. Fulk still runs his men's store, and you can find a women's clothing store, a yarn shop and a place specializing in herbs and medical supplements. Interspersed with several restaurants and nearly all in buildings from the early 1900s, it's just the place for a casual stroll. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
No shame in a white Christmas Dec 2, 2007
Very nice, almost oily texture in this classically flavoured sauvignon blanc, hinting at gooseberry, herbs and grass ... 95, No. 047332), a beautiful, concentrated syrah teeming with licorice, herbs and white pepper; and the superb Antinori Guado Al Tasso 2003 ($81. (Globe and Mail)
Autumn in the Hudson Oct 24, 2007
The food, with Greek and Turkish flavors, often includes tomatoes and herbs grown in the gardens out front. I loved the sauted halibut with shaved fennel, but next time I'll probably just sit for a drink outside, staring across at the Palisades. (Newsday -- Health)
Fair Creative Arts entry deadline nears Sep 26, 2007
Class 1 Horticulture by categories: A Ferns; B Flowering plants; C Foliage plants; D Succulents; E Herbs; F General group; G Cut specimen; H Vegetables; I Dish gardens; J Terrariums; (Loose vegetables must be in a basket or container) Class 2 Artificial and/or dried material arrangements Class 3 Fresh flower arrangements. Flowers need not be grown by exhibitor and may be replaced as needed during fair. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR 7/13 Jul 14, 2007
Greens and vegetables, meat, honey, eggs, soups, tea, herbs and flowers, pie, sauerkraut pickles and kim-chi and more. first & third saturdays. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Cooking for company: Seeley Lake chef believes in bonds made during a good meal Jul 6, 2007
y next year, Voegelin says proudly, 'll have my own fresh herbs and garden lettuces and kale, and maybe some other vegetables, and I'll also have flowers I can cut to decorate the tables. As a longtime resident of Seeley Lake, where the year-round population is around 2,500 but swells to more than 4,000 in summer, Voegelin knows that by supporting local businesses throughout the year, she can count on them to support her in return. (Missoulian, MT)
Weekend Guide Jun 21, 2007
Virtues and Pleasures of Herbs through History: Physic, Flavor, Fragrance and Dye" through June 29. Closed Sat. INTERNATIONAL IMAGES Sewickley, 412-741-8606. "Bluewaters," paintings, landscapes and sculptures from the Aegean calaboyias, through Aug. 31. Closed Sun.-Mon. ***JAMES GALLERY West End, 412-922-9800. "Glassified," and "Reflections of Darkness," over 40 works of art will be showcased in the group glass show, through June 30; Wed.: "An Intimate and Informative Evening with photographer... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Medieval setting inspires dining like a knight Jun 4, 2007
What sets Soragan Castle apart from most of its upmarket fusion cuisine competitors here is that its chef gives every meal an authentic touch with original herbs and spices, and does not compromise flavors by adapting dishes to either local or foreign tastes. European dishes taste like they taste in their country of origin, and the Asian food is as spicy as they should be. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Small space, big ideas Jun 1, 2007
Ball specializes in herbs and vines ... Here's a sampling of the herbs Joan Ball has planted in her garden ... Dozens of lush vines climb toward the heavens on arbors and trellises, and herbs too numerous to count fill pots, raised beds and planters. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Vista expert spreads word about using herbs, blossoms in cooking May 31, 2007
Karen England of Vista makes salad dressing and a salad from her garden full of herbs ... Most of us know that herbs, especially when picked fresh from the garden, add flavor and color to any dish ... But did you know flower petals, pomegranate seeds and geranium stems are herbs, too. (North County Times)
Double J Burgers opens in Wells May 31, 2007
The varieties range from salt and pepper chips, to sea salt and vinegar, yogurt and green onion, and New York Cheddar with herbs, to name a few. After that, you can choose whether to partake of the barbecued baked beans waiting at the end of the table. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Nectarines, peaches and plums, oh my! May 20, 2007
"We are so fortunate to live where we can get fresh fruit. The fruit trail has brought us a lot of people who are curious and don't realize what we have in our backyard."Specialty retailers along the trail include Burkett's Pollination north of Reedley, which sells honey, beeswax candles and other products; Squaw Valley Herb Gardens, known for its 80 botanical herbs; the company store at the Sun-Maid raisin plant in Kingsburg and the Art Stand at Highway 180 and Frankwood Avenue, which features... (Fresno Bee)
Lacewings and Lavender Greenhouse Opens at Mitchell Farm May 9, 2007
Lavender, English thyme, parsley, rosemary, oregano, sage and several varieties of basil and mint are a sampling of the many herbs Gail grows, then pots in decorative containers for display in the Mitchell farmstand, a vintage dairy barn which she has spiffed up considerably for the new season ... After taking horticultural classes last year and earning designation as a Master Gardener, she began raising herbs at home, selling them at the Sandy Hook Farmers' Market ... Formerly called Meadow... (Voices, CT)
Something special for Mother May 6, 2007
You also can plant her an herb garden from which she can pluck herbs for the dish of the day. Geri Parlin can be reached at or (608) 791-8225. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Inland Community News: Cinco de Mayo festival scheduled Apr 24, 2007
Participants can learn how to create meals without the excesses of sugar, salt and fat and utilizing healthy ingredients and fresh herbs and spices. Upcoming classes include "Grill It Healthy," tonight; "Festive Brunch Options," May 8; "Easy Spring Meals," May 15; and "Fish and Seafood," May 22. (North County Times)
Things to do Apr 22, 2007
The following workshops will be featured: "Butterfly Gardens and Growing Heirloom Plants" by James Loper; "IFAS Demonstration Gardening by Bea Walker "Non-toxic Pest Control" by Linda Leopold; and "Growing Herbs in Containers" and "Making Herb Vinegar" by Claudie Speed. For more information, call Frances Bartelt at 261-0701, ext. 102. Saxophonist Waters to perform Sunday Ray Charles' tenor saxophonist Al Waters will appear as a special guest artist with the Les DeMerle Jazz All-Stars 2 to 5 p.m.... (Florida Times-Union)
Bourbon Roses Reblooming Antiques Apr 4, 2007
Companion Plants: Bourbon roses do well with other , fragrant flowers or herbs. Uses in the Garden: Use as hedge plants or train your bourbon rose plant as a climber up a trellis, arbor or wall. (Suite101.com)
Farmers’ Market, Saturday Market return to waterfront Mar 17, 2007
This year s Farmers Market is expected to start with a small number of vendors but grow as more fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers become more plentiful. Downtown Washington on the Waterfront will seek more vendors to add to the variety and quality of the Farmers Market, according to Toler. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Collecting Scented Geraniums Mar 4, 2007
You, too, might find scented geraniums to be a fun collectible, especially if you enjoy a good hunt for the unusual and the unique, or if you enjoy crafting with herbs and plants. (Rose geranium cake, anyone. (Suite101.com)
How to start collecting wines Feb 7, 2007
We found ripe plum flavors, a touch of herbs and good balance. It will last another decade in the cellar. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Thirty-ninth annual Giant Flea Market Feb. 8 Feb 4, 2007
In the garden booth there'll be herbs and fresh plants and more lawn furniture. Patterson also credits the Marco Island Police Foundation that volunteers its time to be in charge of security, and walk around and assist people. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Central Florida Flower and Plant Shows 2007 Jan 14, 2007
Herbs and Healing Festival, sales of herbs and workshops on herbs and holistic healing, gardening and the environment: 11-4 p.m. March 17; Dandelion Communitea Cafe, 618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando; free; sponsored by Florida School of Herbal Studies; 407-595-3731 ... 9th Annual Master Gardener Plant Faire and Auction, sale of butterfly and hummingbird plants, native plants, roses, camellias, orchids, water gardens, herbs, perennials, accessories and more: 8:30 a.m.-noon March 31; Volusia County... (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
