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Flavorful Kitchen Escapades

Learn about a spice or herb, try it out at home, and come back to talk with others about your experiences with this new quarterly spice club. Information sheet, reading and resource list, recipes, and spice packet provided.

Call the Reference Desk at 847-259-6050 x130 with any questions.


Upcoming Club Meetings

Galangal whole root and slices

Featured spice: Galangal

Dates Tuesday, July 29
Time 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Details Galangal is a cousin to ginger, with a distinct taste and scent that can layer fabulously with other spices. Call the Reference Desk at 847-259-6050 x130 with any questions.

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Galangal In the collection

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Past Featured Spices & Herbs

Revisit your favorite spices and herbs.

Featured spice: Caraway

Details Caraway seeds are small, aromatic and were initially used for medicinal purposes before people began cooking with them. They have a complex, bittersweet flavor.

Caraway spice spilling from a giant spoon

In the collection

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Featured spice: Sumac

Details Sumac, a sour, tangy fruit found throughout much of the world, has been used both fresh and dried since ancient times.

Sumac spice spilling from a giant spoon

In the collection

To browse books in the library, ask for help at the Reference Desk.

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Food & Recipes


Use your Rolling Meadows Library card to access online resources.

Find a scrumptious collection of food and recipe resources including food culture, nutrition, and cooking instruction.

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