HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-07-15, Page 7FASHIONS FOR ALL OCCASIONS — Visitors to the weekend Heritage antique show in Ilderton en-
joyed two sessions of a fashion show. T -A photo
Herb production
Continued from page 6
coded pottery labels to identify her
ever-growing collection. Symbols
denote usage: lavender - sore throat.
toothache, nerves; calendula -
salads; germander - diuretic: cosmos
- potherb; mullein - coughs and
earaches.
" Colltcting herbs is a wonderful
way to meet people. and a lovely way
to share. All herbs growers I've met
are generous," Leda maintains.
That's good, as many perennials
can't he started from seeds.
Leda is also generous with her time.
Although her main vocation is pain-
ting, she believes the wealth of
knowledge she has gathered should he
shared, and hates to turn away
anyone who comes asking for
information:
Leda notes the revealing reaction to
the disclosure that tea made from
sumac blossoms is good for incon-
tinence; some laugh. others remain
grimly silent.
VALLEY VEGETABLE
MARKET
Local Farm Fresh Fruit
& Vegetables
NOW IN SEASON
Sweet Corn
Field tomatoes
Potatoes
Raspberries & Cherries
Located one Kilometre
west of Russeldale
on Hwy: 83
Open Monday - Thursday
at 10 a.m.
Friday - Sunday
at 9 a.m.
Thames Valley Produce &
Supply Ltd.
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She advises that a mix of pen-
nyroyal, wormwood and pyrethreum
on dog and cat beds discourages fleas.
Silver king artemesia was once a
staple in convent gardens.
guaranteed to keep moths out of wool
habits.
The sword -shaped leaves of the
costmary were often tucked into the
Bibles of a previous generation. A sur-
reptitious sniff would reawaken those
in danger of - nodding off during
sonorous sermons.
The best time to gather herbs is late
morning. after the dew but before
high noon. The oils are then at the top
of the plant, ensuring peak aroma and
flavour.
• Leda dries many herbs in her
microwave (enjoying the irony of
combining yesterday's culture with
today's high tech). She places a layer
on a paper towel, covers with another
sheet, and processes for two minutes
on high. Some may need an additional
minute.
Fresh parsley can he wrapped in
saran and Frozen until needed.
As basil doesn't dry well Leda
makes a paste in the blender of one
cup leaves and two ounces olive oil.
This is formed into cubes and frozen
to supply fresh -tasting basil all
winter.
"1 love the smell of basil. 1 have to
resist the urge to roll in it like a cat
in catnip",. Leda confesses.
To make gourmet vinegars, Leda
packs a two -quart jar full of mint.
burgmot, dill or French tarragon and
covers with a good quality apple cider
vinegar. The mixtures sit steeping un-
til fall, then are strained and blend-
ed on a one to three ratio with more
cider vinegar. A few sprigs of the
flavouring herb are added to each
bottle.
For those interested in further ex-
ploration of the plants around us.
Leda recommends "Make Use _ of
Your Garden Plants" by Ben Charles
Harris and "The Rodale Herb Book"
by Rodale Press.
Visscher Forms
Country Market
Cauliflower & Broccoli
Now featuring
Fresh baked pies,
tarts and muffins
Special this week
Fresh Blueberry Pie 13.50 each
Fresh Sweet Corn is now arriving
Cherries
Beans Cabbage
Blueberries Potatoes
Onions Carrots
Cheese
Open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily
Thursday & Friday 9 - 8 p.m.
Closed Sundays Phone 237-3442
3 miles west of Exeter on Hwy. 83
Tomatoes
Jams
Honey
Cukes 'n zukes
Melons
IRICps•
CONTESTANTS NEEDED
for FrIedsburg Days
Queen Contest
Girls must be 14 and over
Deadline for entries July 24, 1987,
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT
Kathy Hayter 237-3298
Times -Advocate, July 15, 1987
Many speclal events
added to Sheen Foci
July 17 and 18 will be busy days at
the Markham Fairgrounds,
Markham where both producers and
consumers will join in the celebration
of the 10th annual Sheep Focus. Sheep
Focus has proven, over the past nine
years, to be the largest sheep ex-
travaganza in Ontario and, quite
possibly, in Canada.
The producer education program
will include topics such as sheep
handling facilities, synthetic sheep
strains, crossbreeding, Al and em-
bryo transplant, new research and
techniques on pasture management.
electronic marketing, ROP and a vet
session.
The sales barn will be busy with
shows and sales both days of the Suf-
folk, Dorset, Hampshire and
Southdown breeds as well as the
largest ROP Station Tested Ram
Show and Sale in North America and
the HOP Home Tested Ewe Sale.
For those who have purchased a
new working dog or just want to teach
your old dog new tricks, there will be
a training clinic for handlers both
days.
The organizers of this year's Lamb.
Wool and Sheep Festival have added
new attractions with everyone in
mind. Throughout both days, there
will be numerous craft -related
workshops and demonstrations on
such topics as making a sheep skin
rug, knitting machines, working with
raw wool, plus demonstrations on
spinning and weaving. The stage will
also be sizzling with plenty of lamb
cooking demonstrations and a chance
to sample numerous recipes,
There will be a lamb BBQ on Fri-
day evening complete with a celebra-
tion cake and entertainment.
Competitions this year will include
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a photo contest, handcraft, fleece.
prize winners will he for sale) and a
shearing competition with a cham-
pionship Shear Off at :3:30 on Satur-
day. 'There will also be activities for
the children such as working with
wool and a chance to send olf a .
message in a balloon.
Over
80 club.
11( nr� Becker, Zurich celebrated
his 88th birtlulay on July 11.
Mrs. (.aura Ninkbein(v', Crediton
will celebrate her Hath -birthday on .Ju-
ly 15.
A Big Thank You
Sister Lila Smith, Pride of Huron Lodge 338, Exeter Ontario,
District No. 23, wishes to thonk the installation team for the
support they gave her during her year as District Deputy
President.
Thank you to the Sisters of Pride of Huron Lodge for the con-
fidence you placed in me and for the wonderful way you helped
at the special meetings.
To all the lodges in the district for the gifts, lunches, banquets
and corsages. Everything was appreciated very much. A big
think you to you all.
Thank you to Sister Sadie Thomas and Sister Sally Laidlow for
the gracious way they held the School of Instruction
IT WAS A THIRSTY DAY — Elaine Noyes and Blanche Hodgins were
busy in the St. George's Anglican Church booth at the weekend II-
derton Heritage show pouring lemonade for visitors. T -A photo
Back left: Sisters Margaret Cook, Barbara Whiting. Ruby
Beaver, Elaine Skinner, Mary Fisher, Joyce Morgan, Gladys
Skinner, Luella Taylor, Ruth Skinner.
Front: Sisters Jean Hodgert, Olive Hicks, Alice Bowen, Lila
Smith - D.D.P., Audrey McGregor, Bernice Ford, Shirley Cooper.
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