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EAT & DRINK YOUR GARDEN W
hile much has been written on plants you should not consume, a delightful byproduct of growing flowers is eating – or drinking – them – if you choose the right ones. First things first: identify your plant, do your research as to which part of the plant is edible, and if possible, select organically grown flowers for your table. If you purchase flowers or pick them from a roadside, they may have been treated with insecticide or fungicide. Flowers have so many uses in the kitchen – they can be frozen, battered, baked, candied with sugar or used as a
Erica Browne Grivas Get Growing
garnish atop soups, salads, and adding decorative punch and flavor to lemonade or iced tea, and cocktails. One favorite available much of the year in the Pacific Northwest is the viola/pansy clan. Pansies, with their bold, painted faces, are the supersized cousin of the wild violet. Their flavor is described as mild and grassy, but they add an intricate beauty to any application. Some favorite uses are in ice cubes for cocktails, as a salad garnish, or candied for decorating cakes. I seem to recall Martha Stewart once making a GRIVAS Page 4
A Hoedown and Auction are planned for Sept. 16 from 3-6 p.m. at the Eagle’s Hall in Eatonville. Dancing will be lively with professional caller Leo Catt. Refreshments, a raffle and benefit auction will round out the program. Admission is free. The auction will Include everything from hunting equipment, artwork from local artists, and gift cards from local Eatonville establishments. Proceeds will benefit the South Pierce County Historical Society. The South Pierce Historical Society (SPCHS) supports historical preservation in and around Eatonville. From development of the Stage Stop Museum to the preservation of Tofu House, the SPCHS has provided awardwinning historical work for the town and its surrounds. The Society works on programs to support Downtown Eatonville along Mashell Avenue, and participates in community events. SPCHS is committed to town improvements with historical focus.
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