HERB BENHAM: Bye and bye-bye - The Bakersfield Californian

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Nobody is ushering anybody into the great bye-and-bye but I’ve noticed a trend among artists releasing what sounds like their goodbye album.

John Prine did it a couple of years ago with the “Tree of Forgiveness” and now Willie Nelson is following suit with the “First Rose of Spring.” Prine died (two years later, but that’s in the statute of limitations for goodbye albums) after releasing an album with songs like “God Only Knows,” “Summer’s End” and “When I Get to Heaven.”

Prine seemed to be saying goodbye, making amends and prepping the soil for new friends, some of whom were old friends and family members who had beaten him to the goodbye punch.

The latest Willie Nelson album has that same feel — tying up loose ends, squaring up with the world and saying thank you to his fans — especially in the first two songs, “First Rose of Spring” and “Blue Star,” the lyrics from which are quoted below:

“If I beat you to the end

I'll had a big head start, it's true

And we're just riding on the wind

Still the same old me and you

And when we reach the heavens bright

I'll be the blue star on your right.”

It’s a beautiful song and a terrific record.

Maybe I should do that. Write the goodbye column. Not just the goodbye column but the goodbye, farewell and see you on the other side column. If I do, it might boost sales of my tremendous books: “First Kisses and other Miracles,” “Sitting on my Fat Wallet” and “That was Easy.”

I’m hungry right now so I’m thinking about food and sweets. I’m hearing great things about GhilaDolci Bakery on 19th Street, especially their cannoli cookies.

What’s not to like about cannoli: tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough (there is nothing wrong with fried pastry dough), filled with a sweet, creamy filling (occasionally chocolate, which can blow your cannoli-loving mind), usually ricotta cheese and then sprinkled on top with powdered sugar.

The bakery's cookies pack in all the cannoli flavors in a different form.

It surprises me that more bakeries and restaurants around here don’t offer cannoli for dessert. However, I’m not criticizing bakeries or restaurants. Are there two harder businesses?

Note on the column on seeing and not seeing grandchildren during COVID from Kay Nowatzki. Kay writes so beautifully that I offered to switch jobs with her:

“I don't have any grandkids, but your story made me wish I did. You probably expressed the sentiments of many grandparents thrust into forced isolation due to their fragile nature in the midst of these trying times.

“Thanks for giving us a peek into your private anguish and joyous fulfillment when the fabric of family is torn due to uncontrolled circumstances, then stitched together, if only temporarily.”

Bob Gibson, the former great pitcher with the St. Louis Cardinals, died recently at 84. Gibson, with his 1,000-yard stare, was all business on the mound and was not above crowding or hitting a batter who he thought was trying to show him up. This passage is from Roger Angell’s piece on Gibson written in 1980 for The New Yorker:

“I don’t like batters taking that big cut, with their hats falling off and their buttons popping and every g-dam thing like that. It doesn’t show any respect for the pitcher. That batter’s not doing any thinking up there, so I’m going to make him think. The next time, he won’t look so fancy out there. He’ll be a better-looking hitter.”

That was Gibson’s version of a corrective interview.

Susan Pinza is head of the Levan Institute for Lifelong Learning at BC, which offers classes “primarily to those 55 and over who are interested in continuing to gain knowledge throughout their lives.”

They have some great classes, some of which are starting soon but not yet filled in a number of categories including:

Art: introduction to mosaic art (Oct. 17) and watercolor painting (Oct. 14)

Computers: how to use Instagram (Oct. 21); introduction to Excel, part 2 (Oct. 13); introduction to PowerPoint (Oct. 13); and learn how to Google it! (Oct. 13)

Fitness and health: tai chi — section 2 (Oct. 13) and tai chi — section 3 (Nov. 10)

Other open classes include genealogy: your genetic family tree (Oct. 6) and creative writing: creating characters and their stories (Oct. 6).

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Easy-to-grow herb gardens - Atlanta Journal Constitution

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JadeTree’s Garden & Gifts in Roswell holds occasional herb gardening classes to meet the growing interest. Owner Jade Terreberry agrees that herbs will grow just about anywhere but consideration should be given to garden placement. “Just like plants, some prefer a sunnier location, others shade. Some can spread and take over. You have to be pretty disciplined about cutting them back, or they will get out of control.” Among the most invasive herbs are oregano, mint, catnip, chamomile, parsley and chives.

A variety of herbs grow at JadeTree’s Garden & Gifts. Courtesy of JadeTree’s Garden & Gifts.

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She suggests not only a regular trim but planting them at the garden’s border to control the growth and protect other plants from deer. Yes, some herbs also are deer repellents. Lavender, yarrow, bee balm, Russian sage and rosemary not only will make a garden bed colorful and aromatic but will prompt deer to turn around and brunch elsewhere.

Growing herbs in planters or garden beds is popular and easy. “Especially great on the porch are rosemary and oregano; they’re no brainers,” says Bowman. “They smell so nice, especially after a rain. Some scents, like lavender, are stress relievers, so they’re great to have on the porch.”

Herbs used in cooking, such as basil, oregano, rosemary and parsley, are perfect for pots or porch beds. “Sage is another great herb that’s perfect for roasting vegetables,” says Bowman. “It’s pretty hard to screw up.”

JadeTree’s Garden & Gifts offers a variety of herbs in its Roswell shop. Courtesy of JadeTree’s Garden & Gifts.

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Terreberry suggests growing mint inside or on the porch for use in beverages, teas, lemonades and the adult kind. “Mints are so versatile and really easy to grow,” she says. Cilantro and thyme prefer being in the ground, so they may not thrive indoors. “The key is consistency,” she says. “Herbs will adjust to conditions as long as they’re consistent.”

Chef Jennifer Hill Booker, owner of Your Resident Gourmet, suggests starting with rosemary, basil and mint. “Rosemary’s a winner for everyone, but it will take over your yard. Basil is lovely. You can pinch the leaves off all season, and it’ll grow back. It’s great to start cooking with it in the spring. Same with mint.”

Booker grows tarragon, cilantro, thyme, chocolate basil and lavender, among others. She has less luck with chives. “They just come up in little threads and flop over.”

Chef Jennifer Hill Booker grows and uses a variety of herbs, especially tarragon, in her Southern-French recipes. Courtesy of Kate Blohm

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Katherine Fitzgerald and her husband, Hudson, run the Rising Son, a Southern-oriented restaurant in Avondale Estates. Behind their house are four herb beds, everything from the more common to rarer ones such as hyssop. She advises buying organic herbs for cooking as a start. “You want to get a handle on the herbs and how they grow. Some are super easy, such as oregano, mints and rosemary. Lavender is harder. Then, as you grow your garden, get into more exotic herbs. You’ll make a connection and will want to learn more about different herbs.”

Water Herbs

Of course, some don’t want to play in the dirt. No problem. West Atlanta’s Atlantis Hydroponics sells equipment to grow herbs indoors with water and lights. It also has wall hangings where herbs can be planted and used as garden art.

Hydroponics involves growing plants on a nutrient-water solution without soil. Because the roots are directly fed, there’s no competition for root space, which results in more plants per square foot than in soil. They grow faster because they get nutrients in the proper proportions and are not weather dependent.

“We have the perfect system. With the Kratky method, you don’t need pumps or electricity. Nothing can go wrong,” says Sean Hayes, store manager. “This system is perfect for high-rises or anyone who wants fresh herbs on the countertop.”

Although the store also sells hydroponics systems that involve pumps, lights and fertilizers, the Kratky method is passive. Put the seedling into a container that sits atop a tank filled with distilled water and a nutrient solution, as the water level drops, the roots grow, creating an “air zone” for the roots.

Another way to grow herbs is on the wall. Atlantis Hydroponics sells fabric wall planters, which are banners with plastic-lined pockets to plant herbs. The six-site Viagrow® wall planter sells for $9.99; 12 plants: $12.99.

Lettuce and mint grow in water. Courtesy of Atlantis Hydroponics.

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Multiple uses

Perhaps more so than ever, herbs are the stars in the culinary, beverage and healing worlds. “Herbs can cure so many ailments, headaches, bloating, nausea. The list goes on,” Fitzgerald says. Others put herbs such as lavender in bath water for relaxation or in homemade candles.

Booker also uses herbs for her health. “Parsley is a really good blood purifier, and it also helps with digestion and lowering blood pressure. Same with mint.”

But herbs really shine in the kitchen.

It’s easy to grow herbs from seeds and then replant them. Courtesy of JadeTree’s Garden & Gifts.

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“You can have a bland soup, salad or dish, and you add fresh herbs, and it boosts the flavor, aroma and texture,” Booker says. She uses herbs, especially tarragon, often in her Southern-French cooking. “The licorice taste cuts the richness of a lot of ingredients. Parsley has a very subtle taste, but it adds the right amount of color and texture to any dish. I put cilantro in everything — soups, beans, salads. I will add just about any herb to a green salad except rosemary. Of course, basil and oregano are the workhorses for sauces.”

Fitzgerald makes sodas with fresh herbs while her husband uses it in a variety of his recipes, including ice cream. “Just play with herbs; they’re really intriguing. Try growing cilantro, basils, mints and then put them in recipes.”

Booker adds mints and basil into fruit salads, smoothies, lemonades and adult drinks. “Come on,” she asks, “Who doesn’t love a lavender or basil martini?”

WHERE TO GO

Atlantis Hydroponics

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday. 1422 Woodmont Lane, Atlanta. 404-367-0052, atlantishydroponics.com.

JadeTree’s Garden & Gifts

8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 135 Nautica Way, Roswell. 843-222-5233, jadetreesgarden.com.

Tradition Market & Garden

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday; Closed Tuesday. 2154 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta. 678-964-7066, traditionmarketandgarden.com.

Jennifer Hill Booker, chefjenniferhillbooker.com.

Rising Son

9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday. Closed Monday, Tuesday. 124 N. Avondale Road, Avondale Estates. 404-600-5297, risingsonavondale.com.

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Natural Remedies Adopts Andrographis through ABC's Adopt-an-Herb Program - GlobeNewswire

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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Botanical Council (ABC) announces the adoption of andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) by Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd. through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb botanical research and education program.About the American Botanical CouncilPublic Relations American Botanical Council 512-926-4900 ext. 129 publicrelations@herbalgram.org
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The 10 Best Herbs to Boost Energy and Focus - Healthline

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Min Din Monday: Salmon with Herb Butternut Squash Risotto - ABC6OnYourSide.com

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Thailand eyes to become Southeast Asia's top herb exporter - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua

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BANGKOK, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's deputy government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek on Monday said that the Thai government is aiming to top ASEAN in herb exports.

The Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and the Ministry of Commerce have all joined forces to promote Thailand as the biggest herbal exporter of Southeast Asia, targeting overall sales estimated at 360 billion baht (11.5 million U.S. dollars) next year, said Rachada.

The deputy government spokesperson said her government will emphasize in the development of herbal products, especially used as ingredients in the production of food, beverages, cosmetics, food supplements and medicines.

Herbs used as ingredients will be good for Thailand, as there are not many competitors in herbal markets, Rachada explained.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Thai herbal exports were rising especially in China, the United States and Vietnam, she said.

Rachada said the three ministries expect the value of annual herbal consumption to increase from 180 billion baht to 360 billion baht by 2021, which she claimed would make Thailand become South-East Asia's biggest exporter of herbal products.

She said Thailand's most popular herbal food products include turmeric, Plai (Zingiber montanum), Thai black ginger and Bua Bok (Centella asiatica) and green chiretta. Enditem

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Top 10 Best Indoor Herb Growing Kits 2020 - Best gaming pro

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Infinix has introduced the Scorching 10 funds smartphone in India. That is the successor to the Infinix Scorching 9 and can also be the most cost effective telephone with 6GB of RAM in India for 2020. 

The system comes with the improved and extra environment friendly chipset, greater battery with quick charging, extra RAM and storage in comparison with its predecessor. 

Infinix Scorching 10 specs

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The Infinix Scorching 10 is available in a brand new design which the corporate calls “Movement texture” design. You get a rectangle form digital camera module over on the rear with NEG glass safety to the entrance. You get a 2.5D curved front and back design with the system. The Scorching 10 sports activities a 6.78-inch HD+(1,640 x 720p) In-cell show with 20.5:9 side ratio, 91.5% display to physique ratio, and it has a punch-hole cut-up as much as. The show can stand up to 480 nits of brightness. 

Powering the system is an octa-core MediaTek Helio G70 chipset clocked at 2GHz. Mali G52 GPU will care for the graphics. The Infinix Scorching 10 comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of inner storage with microSD card help. That is the primary telephone in 2020 to come back with this mixture in underneath Rs 10,000 phase. 

Over to the optics, the handset gives a quad-camera setup with a 16MP major sensor with f/1.85, a 2MP depth sensor, a 2MP macro lens, and a low gentle sensor. To the entrance, you get an 8MP entrance digital camera. The digital camera setup gives a bunch of capturing modes similar to a devoted evening mode, Google lens, AI HDR, AI 3D Magnificence, panorama, AR animoji, AI 3D physique shaping, and extra. 

Powring all of the internals is a large 5,zero20mAh battery with 18W charging help that prices over a micro USB port. With Energy Marathon function enabled customers will be capable of get 25% further battery life. The system runs on XOS 7.zero based mostly on Android 10. Different options embrace DTS sound, Hyper Engine recreation know-how, eight.8mm thickness, twin selfie flash, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. 

Worth and availability

The Infinix Scorching 10 is priced at Rs 9,999 and is available in Amber Crimson, Moonlight Jade, Obsidian Black, and Ocean Wave color choices. It’ll go on sale through Flipkart beginning October 16 throughout the Huge Billion Days 2020. 

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