Herbal Vinegars (and Wines)
One of the classes I teach at my school is on the use of herbal vinegars. No one knows for certain where or how vinegar was discovered or first used. It does appear before wheeled vehicles were common in Samaria. It was obviously around before the less-than-happy Hebrews built the pyramids. In […]
Posted by SMT on 03 Jul 2009 at 4:47 am under Columns | Link
If you missed the Mother Lode Fair last weekend, what can I say? Even with sweltering triple digits, the Fair was fun – awesome, in fact! Indeed, the buildings were nice and cool inside; the beer and other drinks, cold!! And there was literally something for everyone! It all came to an explosive finale Sunday […]
Posted by SMT on 03 Jul 2009 at 4:47 am under Columns | Link
Joan Henderson brings in the Mi Wuk “OPEN” sign for one last time on June 26, as County budget cuts close the branch down as a library. Ms. Henderson is one of many library employees that are being laid off. A root beer social for patrons, friends and supporters was held in the library, which […]
Posted by SMT on 03 Jul 2009 at 4:47 am under Columns | Link
Nana’s Stuffed Eggs (Some parental participation required)
When you think about the Fourth of July you think about picnics. When you think about picnics you think about stuffed eggs. Take these stuffed eggs along on a picnic.
Posted by SMT on 03 Jul 2009 at 4:46 am under Columns | Link
Happy Birthday to Us
Happy Birthday America! At 233 years old, we are still a very young country. Visit many foreign countries and they will show you roads built in 500 A.D. or pyramids built in 2630 B. C.
But, young as we are, we’ve accomplished some pretty amazing things. You probably have your own list of […]
Posted by SMT on 03 Jul 2009 at 4:46 am under Columns | Link