Sherman Gardens presents Cooking with Edible Native Plants on Saturday January 21 2017 at 4:00pm.
Join Antonio Sanchez from Rancho Santa And Botanic Garden for an evening of exploration of California’s edible native plants.
Not only will Antonio discuss the basics of edible plant gardening and how it differs from traditional vegetable gardening but he will also share ten of the easiest edible native plants to grow in almost any garden or landscape.
Participants will sample seasonal dishes and Antonio will discuss how to grow the various plants found in the recipes.
The menu includes:
California Sage Pesto with Local Sage and Wild Onions
Mesquite Flatbread Using Wild Mesquite Flour
Native Onion and Potatoes Dish Using Local Edible Bulbs, Onions and Wild Oregano
Native Saltbush Seasoning Using Local Dry Seed That Has Been Roasted and Grinded
Fried Hummingbird Sage Leaves Featuring Local Sage Leaves Crisped and Dusted with Salt
Hummingbird Sage Syrup Preparation and Sampling Using Local Sage Leaves and Honey or Agave Nectar
Mesquite Cookie Sampling Including Mesquite, Cornmeal and Chia
Black Sage Lemonade Using Local Sage
Please register online at Sherman Gardens
$45.00 for General Public/ $35.00 for Members
Sherman Gardens is located at 2647 East Pacific Coast Highway in Corona del Mar.
Sherman Gardens Parking
Lot A: Dahlia at Pacific Coast Highway
Lot B: Dahlia at 3rd Avenue
