Ground cardamom is an aromatic spice with a sweet, citrus-like, floral flavor. It is pungent and spicy, making it widely used in Scandinavian and Indian cooking. Cardamom works especially well in curries, stews, pastries and cakes. – McCormickforchefs.com
Pick up a sample of cardamom at the circulation desk. Includes history and recipes with the spice as well.
The Lies They Told by Ellen Marie Wiseman is set during the Great Depression era and follows Lena Conti on her journey starting in Germany. She comes through Ellis Island before coming to her distant relative’s farm in Virginia. Once there, the law begins to plague her life and she ends up in the Virginia State Colony for the Feebleminded and Epileptics. Pick up your copy today to learn how the story ends.
Although it has little aroma, cayenne pepper has a strong, spicy hot taste. This spicy taste is the result of capsaicin, a substance found in abundance in chili peppers. The hotter the pepper, the more capsaicin it contains. Add some heat to your dishes with cayenne pepper. Pick up your spice kit today at the circulation desk.
Monday, February 16th 2:00PM
Tweens to Adults: This easy-to-learn method of drawing creates beautiful images from repetitive patterns. You don’t need to be an accomplished artist to enjoy this relaxing activity; you can’t mess it up! This activity does use permanent markers so it is recommended for ages 8 and up.
In Regretting You by Colleen Hoover, Chris dies in an accident, his wife, Morgan, and daughter, Clara, are left reeling in the aftermath. As the truth of the accident comes out, anger and hurt threaten to tear Morgan and Clara apart. Can time and understanding bring them closer together or will this be the end of their relationship? Stop by the circulation desk to pick up your copy today.
