"He who finds an herb has found a cure" by Michael Bassey Johnson. For April, the Pearls of Wisdom ECA volunteers learned about the culinary uses of herbs and spices and which dishes pair well with them. Club President Micki Earp discussed the benefits of using herbs and spices. "Herbs and spices can flavor our dishes instead of using an overabundance of salt, reducing our chance of chronic diseases," shares Micki. Participants were able to make and try herbed pasta soup and mixed herb seasoning. The club also discussed upcoming programs to be offered. The Pearls of Wisdom ECA Club meets on the first Monday of the month from 4 pm to 5 pm (April – October) and 3 pm to 4 pm (November – March). The next upcoming program for May will cover pickling, and members will learn about quick pickles vs. fermented pickles. Der, FCS agent, will have hands-on activity for participants to make their own pickles.
What is ECA?
The North Carolina Extension & Community Association (ECA), formerly known as the Extension Homemakers Association, is an adult volunteer organization that works within the communities to empower families and individuals to improve their quality of life.
If you’re interested in attending any of our meetings, please get in touch with Micki Earp at 13micki@gmail.com or Der Holcomb at der_xiong@ncsu.edu.
Green Thumb Gazette Newsletter
The April Edition is now available. For more information on April and May's garden tasks and what to be on the look out for click the link below. This months newsletter also includes upcoming events along with several horticulture educational topics. If you find this newsletter helpful and you would like to receive it each month contact Cari Rosenbalm at cari_mitchell@ncsu.eduto be added to the mailing list.
Alexander County 4-H just wrapped up Embryology for all 2nd graders in Alexander County. In the newsletter link below check out what 4-H Clubs have been doing and upcoming events. Be sure to check out our 2024 Summer Opportunities we will be holding while youth are out of school.
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NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.
