Marilyn's Musings

Last month I shared a favorite recipe of mine with members of the Tulare-Kings writers.  We made this recipe during our meeting so that everyone could take some home.  I hope they will find inspiration for their writing projects as I have.                                                                                   Refresh Mint   An Herbal Recipe for writers         In the early days of our country, the colonists knew that mint “cleared the head.”  They placed a mint blend in a decorative jar and used it as a desk accessor...

                                          My name is Kathy Stevens.  I am a retired teacher with a passion for herbs.  Twenty-four years ago I planted my first backyard herb garden.  Small specimens of lavender, mint, rosemary and thyme were nestled in a raised bed not far from my kitchen window. Watching those herbs grow and prosper, I wondered... what shall I do with them?  To answer this question I read books, journals, took classes, and joined an herb society.  Lots of useful information.  I learned dozens of ways to use herbs in the kitchen and throughout my home.  They scent my linen closet and infuse the water in both my teacup and bathtub.  I sprinkle them on popcorn and in salads and they flavor both honey and butter.  Sometimes I tuck a little bundle of them inside my pillowcase to sleep peacefully until morning. ...