Turmeric Turmeric, Curcuma longa, is a member of the Zingiberaceae family. The word turmeric derives from the Latin terra merita, meaning “meritorious earth” referring … Read More
January 2026 Recipe of the Month
Chinese Congee or Porridge – Stove top method (AKA Jook or Juk) (by Shirley Mah Kooyman) This is comfort food in the Cantonese Chinese household, … Read More
December 2025 Recipe of the Month
Aebleskiver (Danish pancake balls) Adapted by Shirley Mah Kooyman The aebleskiver is traditionally served during Christmas time to be consumed with mulled wine. They were … Read More
The Grater Good: The School of Cheese
We vote Cheese please! On election day, we enjoyed a delightful afternoon with Christine from The Grater Good. We put our taste buds to work … Read More
Rain Rain Go Away: Garden Clean Out Day
While we didn’t sing “Rain Rain Go Away, Come Again Another Day”, we had a great time on Garden Cleanout, even in the midst of … Read More
November 2025 Recipe of the Month
Roasted Squash Salad Bowls These attractive squash bowls are light and healthy for weekday fare and pair nicely with rotisserie chicken. Healthy, easy, and elegant. … Read More
Hocokatai Ti Cultural Center
Mdewakanton: Dwellers of the Spirit Lake On a clear September day, members of the MN Herb Society enjoyed a tour of the Hocokatai Ti Cultural … Read More
October 2025 Recipe of the Month
Kung Pao Chicken One of my favorite recipes. I like it spicy, with lots of garlic and peppers. If you like heat, add a jalapeno. … Read More
Vinegar Bottling
These three Herbies were busy bees on a late September Saturday morning, bottling 66 bottle of vinegar for the MN Herb Society sales at the … Read More
August Al Fresco meeting
A beautiful summer evening marked our annual August meeting. Finally, a lovely evening to enjoy al fresco dining on a beautiful assortment of dishes made … Read More