The Herb Guild

As an Eagle Scout Zach established a Butterfly Garden in the Reading Garden at Porter Library, Westlake where the Herb Guild meets for their monthly meetings. Zach is the grandson of member, Jackie Crosier. We wish him well and much success in his future assignment as a Marine.    

Basil Lemonade Combine the following and chill for 8 hours. Strain. Good for up to 3 days. 12 Cups cold water 2/ 12 oz. frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 1/3 Cup sugar ¼ lime juice ½-1 Cup fresh basil leaves, rubbed between your hands and torn To serve: Place ice cubes in a tall glass and [Read the full story …]

Crusted Coriander Tilapia recipe 6 Tilapia filets, pat dry with a paper towel before dredging in herb rub. Rub: 1/4 Cup coarse ground Coriander seeds, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon Kosher or Sea Salt. After rubbing this mixture on both sides of each fish filet, saute in olive oil for 4 minutes until done. [Read the full story …]

Cilantro Pesto Recipes 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 1⁄2 cup almonds 3 large garlic cloves 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1⁄4 cup olive oil 1⁄2 teaspoon salt Process all of the ingredients in a Food Processor or Bullet. Serve with crackers or your favorite Mexican entree. Food.com

  Spring at Longwood Garden 2017 Blue Poppies The Glasshouse Conservatory Photos by member, Barb Armstrong       Keukenhof Gardens, Holland Keukenhof means kitchen. These world renowned Spring gardens started … Continue reading the story “Garden Visits”