Test center with pick, which should come out clean except for moist crumbs. Herb Society puts flavor in annual 'Autumn Affair' Herbs have never been so talked about, at least for the last couple of centuries. Their popularity blossomed when medical experts recommended cutting fats and salt from diets and using herbs for flavor. Members have spent the summer collecting herbs to make various edibles and decorations available for sale. According to Marilou Kelly, chairperson of the event, speakers include Laura Viancour, coordinator for garden programs and training at Colonial Williamsburg.
Admission is free.
Here's a taste of the Tri-Colored Herbal Salad that will be served, along with herbed bread, grapes and homemade cookies, including biscotti. Add enough water to almost cover chicken. Cover and gently simmer chicken about 10 minutes, or until cooked and no pink appears in thickest part. Rinse pasta in colander and drain well. Put all remaining ingredients of salad in large mixing bowl.