Press release
Join the Henderson County Master Gardeners as we take a tasty journey through the “Foods and Flavors of the Mediterranean” starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Cain Center.
The event is free and there will be door prizes.
Susan Clark will share how to harvest, roast, dry and prepare tomatoes. Her fabulous roasted tomato sauce will be combined with a variety of herbs and served as an assortment of bruschettas. In addition to preparing, she will discuss variations on the basic tomato sauce such as making a marinara and the vegetables most suited for Texas.
Plus, Arlene Hamilton will be mixing up a variety of herbal blends for your sampling. She’ll discuss fresh vs. dried, harvesting and preserving. Learn how to make Herbes de Provence, Bouquet Garni, and Fine Herbes Blend. Sample them in butter, cheese spread and combined with other ingredients on crostini. Using more vegetables that love Texas you can sample Eggplant Caponata or Squash and Zucchini Antipasto.
For more information, call 903-675-6130 or email [email protected].
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Want to talk to Henderson County Master Gardeners at your local community fair or festival? Contact VP of Member and Community Programs, Cherie L. Tanneberger, cell 832-247-6491 or email your request to [email protected]