October

October 1, 2008 Collecting Antiques - Vanessa Gerondale of "Chippendale Eastlake" in the Heights gives us a primer on how to choose antiques and find hidden treasures.

October 8, 2008 Hot Tamale! - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and discover the culinary art of making tamales with Paula Gonzales. HSC 105

October 15, 2008 Taking Sides - What are the issues facing the nation this November? Professor Jim Brown presents some of the vital issues and you can vote using amazing new technology – clickers! And let’s talk about election war stories. Just what is an hanging chad?

October 22, 2008 Art of Montage - Artist Tony Kram demonstrates how the artist composes an artwork using existing artifacts and objects in a collage. Win an original work of art!

October 29, 2008 Skull Beads and other Adornments - Create skull beads and learn about the Day of the Dead with the mistress of the bead, Melissa Savage.

September 2008

September 3 — Herbal Medicine - Dr. Mary Chen is back to share the secrets of ancient Chinese herbal medicine which precede modern medicine by millennia. Stay to celebrate the five-year anniversary of the college. The ceremony is 2 - 4 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Main Stage.
September 10 — You're Fired! - Get in your survival-of-the-fittest mode and learn how to start a fire without the convenience of matches. Jason Moulenbelt, professor and survival buff, gives this workshop where you will learn to spark a flame four different ways without matches or a lighter. TECH 124 Advanced Manufacturing Center
September 17 — Hangzhou, China - It is the finest and most noble city in the world according to Marco Polo. Professors Carolyn Ho and Bobby O'Brien will examine the economic and social importance of this Chinese city's past and present.
September 24 — What's the Word, Hummingbird? - Professors Tim Sebesta and Clay White give the scoop on all things hummingbird. Just how fast are those wings?

August 2008

August 6 — You Scream, I Scream Ice Cream! - Learn about the history of iced confections, unique ways to create them, and how to savor their flavor. Monica Norem leads the way.

August 13 — Yard Wise Seminar - Make your back yard an environmental model using simple earth-friendly methods and materials. Herman Sanders of Watershed Protection Group joins us.

August 20 — Mindfulness - Discover the restorative powers for health and spirit of mindful breathing with Barbara Morrison of Texas Yoga Center. And this too will pass.

August 27 — Make and Bake with Krissy - Create several exquisite and deceptively simple clay flowers. Krissy Conn lends her artistic flair to the process.

August 13 - Yard Wise Seminar

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Harris County Watershed Protection Group
Speaker: Herman Sanders
(713) 290-3000
http://www.cleanwaterways.org/
Physical Address:
9800 Northwest Frwy., Suite 305,
Houston, TX 77092

Watersmart Landscapes: Beauty without Waiste
Speaker: Carol Brouwer
County Extention Agent - Horticulture
(281) 855-5600
http://harris-tx.tamu.edu/hort

Soil Testing
http://soiltesting.tamu.edu/
~ $17
~ 6in depth various samples.
Make sure to dry out before sending.

I Scream, You Scream

3 Question Survey Results!

1. How do you like to eat your ice cream?
On a stick 2 7%
In a cup or bowl 18 67%
In a cone 7 26%
Total 27 100%

2. How many ice cream cartons are usually in your freezer?
0 9 33%
1 12 44%
2 3 11%
3+ 3 11%
Total 27 100%

3. How often have you made homemade ice cream?
Never 4 15%
Once in my life 5 19%
A few times 14 52%
Frequently 4 15%
Total 27 100%

July 2008

July 2 — Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation - "Joseph J. Ellis reveals that many of those truths we hold to be self-evident were actually fiercely contested in the early days of the republic." (Amazon.com) Alex Smith leads a discussion of this fascinating book. Check it out at the library!
July 9 — Milles Feuilles or Napoléons? - Oh the magic of French pastry. Explore your taste buds with Francophile Georges Detiveaux. La fête du quatorze juillet is Monday: French Independence Day has never tasted so sweet!
July 16 — JFK's Ghost - Learn why the assassination continues to haunt us. Emphasis will be on the murder case and on retired LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman's claim of "a major clue that has been ignored for forty years - a breakthrough that will change the debate over the assassination." Professor Allen Vogt from Lone Star College-North Harris presides.
July 23 — Gardening for Year-Round Color - Learn the secrets to accent your garden with color using annuals and perennials with master gardener Freddye Kelly.
July 30 — Dog Days of Summer-What's for Dinner? - Create cool, light, and refreshing fare with ease and finesse. Learn how with Chef John from HEB Cypress Market in LRNC 131 (NOTE: room change).

July 30 — Dog Days of Summer-What's for Dinner?

To get in touch with HEB cooking connection to find out about classes offered, please call: 281-758-1100.

Easy Black Bean Salad
prep time:10 minutes
serves 6-8

2 cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can of mixicorn, drained (can use regular corn too)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup of cilantro, chopped (can substitute for Italian parsley)
1/2 jar roasted red pepper and onion relish (or dip)
1/2 cup of feta, crumbled
1/4 cup red onion, chopped small (can substitute for scallions if prefer)

Mix all of the ingredients together.
Season to taste and let rest 1 hour before serving. Serve with raspberry glazed pork tenderloin for a great dinner.

Southwest Caesar Salad
Prep time : 15 minutes
Serves 4-6
1/2 cup star chefs truly authentic caesar dressing
1 tablespoon adams reserve southwest rub
(If you plan to add meat, you can use the rub on the meat instead)
1 bag hearts of romaine lettuce
2 medium-size tomatoes, cut to preferred style
1 avocado
1/2 can whole kernel corn
1/2 can black beans, rinsed and drained
Optional: croutons and Parmesan cheese for garnish
you can also use tortilla chip strips in stead of croutons

-Combine dressing and rub together in a medium size salad bowl. Drain corn. Rinse and drain beans; place in bowl with dressing.
-Chop tomatoes into bite size pieces. Cut avocado in half; discard seed; then cut into wedge and discard peel.
-Toss lettuce, tomatoes and avocado with dressing, corn and beans. Top with croutons and cheese, if desired, and serve.
*You can also make this a dinner salad by adding grilled chicken to it, or other preferred meat.