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  • Friday, October 23, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm – Let’s Drink to That! A Symposium on the History of Herbal Libations

    Learn about shrubs, bitters, herbal cordials, infused wines, and more on Friday, October 23 from 8 – 3:30 at the Hunnewell Carriage House, 900 Washington Street in Wellesley. The use of herbs in intoxicants and distilled beverages is part of an ancient and traditional rite of celebration. Enjoy a day of exploration of these amazing beverages featuring five lectures or demonstrations, an herbal lunch, taste samplings of herbal beverages, and a silent auction.

    Speakers include Dr. Judith Sumner, John Forti and Susan Belsinger. Lunch catered by Stockbridge Herbs. The program is sponsored by The New England Unit of The Herb Society of America. Cost is $90 if you register before October 5, $105 thereafter. Register at www.neuhsa.org or call 508-869-0545.

  • Saturday, August 14, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Pestopalooza

    Come to Stockbridge Farm on Saturday, August 14, between 1 – 4, and join the Stockbridge herb community for a celebration of all things basil.  Stockbridge Herbs is a farm-based herbal business located in South Deerfield.  For directions log on to www.stockbridgeherbs.com.

  • Saturday, September 19, 10:30 a.m. – Culinary Pleasures and Daylily Sale

    Herban Learning Adventure will hold a workshop on Saturday, September 19, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Glenbrook Gardens, 56 Glenbrook Drive, Greenfield, MA.  The cost of the workshop is $40, and you may sign up by logging on to www.stockbridgeherbs.com, or by emailing info@stockbridgeherbs.com, or by calling 413-665-6918.

    The morning begins with Herb Vinegars, Syrups and Cordials. Preserve the freshness of your garden herbs.  Start with some taste tests and learn about flavor combinations.  You will make your own herb-infused vinegar and herbal syrup to take home.  Then, at 11:45, discover Herbal Salts and Sugars.  Delight friends at your next party with a Lavender Margarita using herbal salt that you’ll create in this workshop.  You’ll also make herb-infused sugars to use in baking and an all-purpose herbal seasoning salt.  You’ll leave with salts and sugars and a great margarita recipe.  Finally, at 1:00 pnm, discover Seasoning Wreaths, Swags and Culinary Blends.  Capture herbal flavors by creating mini-wreaths and swags, which can be used to season soups and stews.  You’ll also make a multi-purpose herb blend.  Recipes and techniques for using your creations will be included.

    Herban Learning Adventures is brought to you by several Franklin County Farms with the hope that you enjoy herbs every day.

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