Edible Herbs at Pacifica-Sanchez Library

Sam and I had a fabulous time teaching today to a group of patrons wanting to learn how to make a Thai Noodle Salad and a vinaigrette using fresh herbs.  This library has a beautiful community garden, so we used their lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes to make a fresh salad.  I made two vinaigrettes,  one with lemon thyme and the other with tarragon.  Both were well received.  I demonstrated how to make a Cold Thai Noodle Salad using fresh Thai Basil.  I invited an audience member to come up and help me.  The dish was so good, and everyone was quite pleased.  A mom came to me as I was leaving and said that her daughter wouldn't eat onions, but loved them in this dish.  Yay!  We all enjoyed a nice sunny afternoon on the patio, talking about food, sharing our strengths and weaknesses in cooking and baking, and trying new foods.  I'm hoping that we'll get together next spring and have an Edible Flowers program.  Thanks Chris and Nicol!