Cook like an Herbalist: Spices

Do you know what’s SAD? There are a few things, really, but the acronym stands for Standard American Diet. Others diets compare themselves to SAD to show how much better they are. There's a whole lot of ingredients that shouldn’t be there -- and a long list of things that are missing. Just think of the color of a typical meal: shades of yellow, white, brown, with a touch of red (ketchup). Good news is that it’s not so complicated to change. No, I’m not trying to make you eat broccoli for every meal. How about spicing up those bland, boring meals? Herbs and spices are so much more than just flavor! Those deep, vibrant colors are tell-tale signs of antioxidants we need a lot of (to counter our SAD diet, for one thing). Learn simple tips to help make your meals more nourishing. Get an easy start on livening up your meals. We'll also discuss easy-to-grow herbs for Ohio gardens. We’ll smell, taste, mix, and learn about the wonderful health supporting gifts these plants offer us. Participants will create and take home their own blends and recipes for a tastier 2023.