Cooking with Herbs

Learn how to grow herbs in the Central Illinois climate and then taste how they are used in a meal at Cooking with Herbs on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m in the Herb Garden and Mansion Carriage House.

Join Kay Karnes, Master Gardener and Mid-America Gardener panelist, in the Herb Garden to begin this workshop, where you will receive a tour of the garden, which is certified by the Illinois Herb Association. You will learn how to grow herbs and receive cooking tips using herbs and spices in various recipes.

Then, sit down in the Mansion Dining Room for an Italian-themed lunch prepared by Leah Bodine of the Greenhouse Cafè.

$45/person. Register at https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/cooking-with-herbs-2025/ by Aug. 2. All sales are final.

If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email b3dhcnJlbiB8IGlsbGlub2lzICEgZWR1.

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You may also like the following events from Allerton Park and Retreat Center:

• This Thursday, 19th June, 03:00 pm, Camp Lost Garden in Monticello
• Next Tuesday, 24th June, 05:30 pm, Make Your Own Condiments in Monticello
• Next Friday, 27th June, 02:00 pm, MELT Method With Mary in Cisco

Also check out other Workshops in Cisco.