Page 6 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. VERNONIA INN Enjoy a quiet weekend with us. FULL SIZE, IN ROOM HOT TUBS Queen Beds • Private Bath • Separate Entrance Cable TV • Phones • Handicapped Access CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 1-800-354-9494 / 503-429-4006 Gift Certificates Available 900 MADISON AVE., VERNONIA, OR 97064 Just one block off scenic Nehalem River Hwy. (Oregon 47) 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.