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The INDEPENDENT, October 7, 2004
Food for Thought
Instead of recipes, this month seemed like a good time to talk
about herbs and spices.
BAY LEAVES
Folia Lauris Nobilis (Bay leaves) come
from Mediterranean countries and are
the aromatic leaves of the laurel tree.
Used in pickling, stews, spiced vinegars,
soups. Use with any tomato mixture. One
leaf whole or broken can flavor a whole
tomato casserole or a can of tomato
soup. Many people are aware that leaves
of the California Bay work just as well as
the imported leaves, and are considerably cheaper – especially
when you pick and dry them yourself.
CAYENNE
Capsicum Minimum (Cayenne) are small African red peppers
finely ground. Good with meats, fish, sauces, used in moderation.
A pinch helps all, even sweet soufflés. Good in egg dishes, when
used with care. Considered a stimulant for the stomach.
CLOVES
Eugenia Caryophyllata (Cloves) are the nail-
shaped flower of the clove tree, originally found
only in southeast Asia. Use whole in ham
roasts and when pickling fruits. Use ground
in baked goods, potato soup, stews. Stud
lemon slices with cloves for tea. Used in
meat dishes in many Scandinavian dishes. For pomanders: Stud
oranges with cloves, roll in mixture of equal parts powdered orris
root and cinnamon. Wrap in tissue for a few weeks; shake off pow-
der. For fragrance and moth repellent.
OREGANO
Also know as Mexican Sage. Good in pork dishes. Rub a little
between the hands, letting it fall on an omelet or other egg dish-
es. Also excellent in Cuban-style black bean soup.
ROSEMARY
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) is a spiky herb originally from
southern Europe. Sprinkle on beef, fish or lamb dishes, in soups
and stews. Combines well with gin drinks. Europeans stuff pillows
with rosemary, often mixed with pine needles, “for remembrance.”
Said to insure faithfulness. A pint of boiling water poured on one
ounce of rosemary makes a fine hair wash. This hardy plant grows
well in our climate.
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SAVORY
Satureia Hortensis (Savory) is an herb in the mint family. Often
combined with other herbs to flavor meats. Use in scrambled
eggs, salads and soups. Also used like rosemary to stuff pillows.
SWEET BASIL
Ocymum Basilicum (Sweet Basil) is an annual plant whose
leaves and tender stems are used to season tomato dishes,
cooked peas, squash and string beans. Hindus plant basil outside
their temples and homes to insure happiness. Basil is used in
many pesto recipes.
THYME
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) is the leaves and stems of the garden
herb of the same name. Used in stews, soups, and poultry stuff-
ings. Good in clam and fish chowders. Yields an element called
thymol, used in cough remedies. Like rosemary, thyme grows well
here and is often used in landscaping.
TURMERIC
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) is a root in the ginger family, bright
orange in color. Turmeric and mustard in varying proportions are
ideal for pickles and almost every meat and egg dish. Used in the
tropics dissolved in water to tint unvarnished floors.
CINNAMON
Cinnamon Zeylanicum (Cinnamon) is
the aromatic bark of the cinnamon tree,
grown in southeast Asia. Used powdered
in pastries and other sweets. In rolled bark
“sticks” is used as a stirring stick that imparts flavor to
beverages.
CELERY SEED
Apium Graveolens (Celery Seed) is a minute seed-like fruit grown
in many countries, including the U.S. Good with fish, eggs, potato
salad, tomato dishes, especially tomato soup. Used in salad
dressings and pickling.
Halloween lights
at Fair Complex
Lights are being put into
place and straw bales are be-
ing unloaded in preparation for
the second annual Bi-Mart
Frite Lites, Friday, October 15
through October 31, at the
Washington County Fair Com-
plex. The walk-through, ani-
mated light show features
scenes depicting Halloween
and the Fall season, along with
activities for youngsters, in-
cluding Straw Mountain, The
Black Hole Slide, and the
Creepy Canoe ride. It will op-
erate 7-10:00 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, and 7-9:00 p.m. Sun-
day through Thursday.
There will be four, “Free
Pumpkin Nights,” October 15,
16, 22 and 23, when every
youngster will receive a free
pumpkin while supplies last.
This year every night is “Dog
Boo” night, with visitors en-
couraged to bring their dogs on
leashes. Each dog coming
through the gate will get a spe-
cial treat. There will also be
safe Trick-or-Treat activities for
the kids on Halloween night.
Admission is Adults $5.00,
age 6 to 12, $2.50; age 3 to 5,
$1.00; under age 2 are free.
The Fair Complex is on N.E.
34th Ave., Hillsboro, across
from the Hillsboro Airport off
Cornell Road.
Church Directory
V ERNONIA C OMMUNITY C HURCH
N EHALEM V ALLEY B IBLE C HURCH
S EVENTH D AY A DVENTIST
Grant Williams, Pastor
957 State Avenue
Vernonia, 503 429-6790
Sunday Breakfast 9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.
*B.L.A.S.T. w/Nursery 10:00 a.m.
*Bible Learning and Scripture Training
Wednesday
Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Gary Taylor, Pastor
Grant & North Streets
Vernonia, 503 429-5378
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Nursery available
Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
Kevin Reiner, Pastor, 543-2254
2nd Ave. and Nehalem St.
Vernonia, 503 429-8301
Sabbath School 9:15 a.m.
Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m.
Prayer Meeting, Wed. 7:00 p.m.
C HURCH OF J ESUS C HRIST
OF L ATTER D AY S AINTS
Jeff Cheney, Branch President
1350 E. Knott Street
Vernonia, 503 429-7151
Sacrament Meeting, Sunday 10 a.m.
Sunday School & Primary 11:20 a.m.
Relief Society, Priesthood and
Young Women, Sunday 12:10 p.m.
F IRST B APTIST C HURCH
John Cahill, Pastor
359 “A” Street
Vernonia, 503 429-1161
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship
Saturday, 6:00 p.m.
S T . M ARY ' S C ATHOLIC C HURCH
Pastoral Associate Juanita Dennis
960 Missouri Avenue
Vernonia, 503 429-8841
Mass Schedule
Sunday 12:00 Noon
Religious Education
Sunday 10:30 a.m.
V ERNONIA C HRISTIAN C HURCH
Sam Hough, Evangelist
410 North Street
Vernonia, 503 429-6522
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Every Wednesday:
Ladies' Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
Ladies’ Worship 10:00 a.m.
Children’s Choir 3:00 p.m.
Family Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
S T . A UGUSTINE (C ANTERBURY )
E PISCOPAL C HURCH
375 North St. (Vernonia Grange Hall)
Vernonia, 503 795-2173
Sunday Services 10:00 a.m.
V ERNONIA F OURSQUARE C HURCH
850 Madison Avenue
Vernonia, 503 429-1103
Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School
A SSEMBLY OF G OD
Darwin Harvey, Pastor
662 Jefferson
Vernonia, 503 429-4615
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.
Bible Study, Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
Youth & Kids , Thursday 7:00 p.m.