Book Club - June 10

“Teachers who inspire know that teaching is like cultivating a garden, and those who would have nothing to do with thorns must never attempt to gather flowers.”  --  Anonymous

Join us for an evening of inspiration.  The first book in our reading series is Alice Waters' Edible Schoolyard: A Universal Idea.  Our guest speaker will be Sarah Elizabeth Ippel from the The Academy for Global Citizenship.  Learn more about the school's own edible schoolyard and their connection to a school in Africa.  This is definitely an evening to chat, share ideas, scheme and dream.

Wednesday, June 10

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Fee - $5

Bring a sack dinner or food to share if you wish.

To get you in that garden / cooking mood, here is a fab recipe from one of our community gardeners:

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90            Fresh Tabasco Chili Peppers                        fine diced

8         8    Cascabel Chili Peppers                        dried and ground

2             Chilpote’ Chili Peppers                                      “                        “

4          Pulla Chili Peppers                                “                    “

12            cloves fresh garlic                                    diced and crushed

 1.5c            Distilled Vinegar

  .5c            Rice Vinegar

 .25c           Dark Sesame Seed Oil

 .25c           Virgin Olive Oil

 .5tsp           Balsamic Vinegar

2tsp           Kosher Salt

2tsp           Cumin Seed                                              roasted then ground

2tsp           Coriander Seed                                         roasted then ground

2tsp           Fennel Seed                                            ground

25           Dry Sage Leaves                                          ground

 4           Sun Dried Tomatoes                                     fine diced or ground

 2           Star Anise                                                   ground

 

Use fresh chilies if available and fine dice. If only dried, grind to a fine powder.

Add to the oil and vinegar blend.  For the spices fresh grind whole seeds.

Note: Roast Coriander and Cumin whole in small fry pan till just smoking prior to grinding to increase flavor.  Fresh Herbs of course may be substituted

Final quantity is 3.5 cups in volume.  Can be stored at room temperature for 4-6 months or refrigerate after 3day minimum blending phase.

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