November's Herb Guild meeting topic is “Getting Fresh with Culinary Herbalism; a chef/grocer perspective of cooking with herbs". Discussion will be led by Laura Cavender of Oryana Community Cooperative. As space is limited, please RSVP by contacting Patti Travioli, email patti@heartwoodforestfarm.com call or text 231-492-5002.

November meeting details:
Laura Cavender brings a joyful perspective on cooking with fresh herbs and tricks and tips for keeping them fresh from purchase to plate. We'll be cooking with Sage, Parsley, Cilantro, Tarragon and more. Laura will walk attendees through a couple recipes and go over knife skills and techniques for working with culinary herbs. Come join us to share about your personal interests and/or connection with culinary herbs. Optional; bring small bites of your favorite herbal inspired dish with the recipe to share with the group while reading the "Thanksgiving address: Greetings to the Natural World" during the last part of our meeting.

A cooking class with instructor, Laura Cavender in the front row center.

Herb Guild General Info:
The Northwest Michigan Herb Guild is open to all of those interested in sharing and learning more about herbs from all perspectives, whether practical, botanical, culinary, or medicinal. All are welcome with any level of experience. However, we seek to cultivate a committed community of herb enthusiasts and professionals who meet regularly. Meetings will continue on the second Thursday of every month and we hope you'll plan to continue joining us.

These guild gatherings are FREE, but we welcome donations to help to offset the cost of meeting space and to cover supplies for group activities that will be led by members during meetings. If there is a particular subject you would like to learn more about, or if you would like to lead a meeting to share herbal information or activities, please be in touch.