Spices and herbs through history and kitchen tips
Spices are aromatic plant products used to flavor foods while herbs are soft non woody seed plants. The article traces spice use to ancient Egypt 2600 2100 B C and notes Columbus sought a route to the Orient for spices. It covers salt substitutes, digestion, freshness, measuring dried versus fresh, and practical tips like Bouquet Garni and barbecuing aromas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
U.S
England
Egypt
Columbus
America
Orient
East Indies
School Lunch Menu Shifts Through Week of Dishes
A long list of weekly meals includes egg salad rolls, roast beef on buns, and spaghetti with meat sauce. Multiple days feature juice milk and fruit or desserts like brownies and cookies, with vegetarian options and assorted salads.
Bennington bicentennial dream and Indian inclusion
A nostalgic piece reflects on early Bennington life and Vermont tradition, imagining an Indian presence in next year’s bicentennial parade. The writer recalls Dorothy Canfield Fisher, Battle Day memories, and a desire to feature Vermont Indians, noting 229 Indians in Vermont in 1970 and sharing encounters with two tall, cultured Native men and a visitor named Hyemegorists Storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Caslin’s
Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Vermont
Mary Ellen
Fisher
America
Josephy
Peter Farb
Community librarian bids farewell and new roles begin
Meris Morrison Eggert announces departure from Bennington to head Brattleboro library December 1. Barbara Henry takes over November 7 as guest reviewer, inviting locals to guest write future columns and spotlight reading tastes. Agnes Rockwood’s column returns on Page 13 with recommendations on Indian books and local library life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Rebecca Latimer
Barbara Henry
Bennington Banner Classified Rates and Contact Information
The Bennington Banner lists daily publication excluding Sundays and holidays, at 425 Main St Bennington VT 05201. Subscription rates are 3 months 9.00 or 1 year 36.00 for 50 mile Vermont, and 3 months 9.75 6 months 19.50 1 year 39.00 for elsewhere in the U.S. Second class postage paid in Bennington Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
The
Banner Publishing Corp
United Press International
New York Times
Matthews, Shannon & Cullen, Inc
Vermont
U.S
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Mancino
Sonimaaent
Paprika
Rosemary
Tarragon
Thyme
General Electric
Southern Vermodel
Soap Appliance Center Inc
North St. Bennington
Mt. Anthony Jr. High
North Bennington
Arlington
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Pownal
Woodford
Frankfurt
Shaftsbury
By Rebecca Latimer
Stanford Law School
Hyemegorists
Meris Morrison Eggert
George Wald
Storm
PBS
Margaret Craven
Meris Eggert
Agnes Rockwood
Juvuy
Greenmont Center
Troy-Bennington RD
Bennington, VT
Williamstown
Water Street
Mass
Donmoor
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