_Gunter’s Garden by Gunter Lenarat The folklore of ancient caraway “She or he cannot be taken away from you tf you feed your lover caraway! - HE EXCELLENCE of caraway’ S aromatic dried . seeds has made it one of the most wanted herbs in -; almost all the world today. As a household staple it ‘has been used for many years for both culinary and medicinal ‘purposes. Among food remants found in mesolithic excavations was - evidence ‘that caraway seeds have been used for at least 5,000 years... ~The. Ebeis Papyrus — a medicinal manuscript dating to 1500 B. C, — mentioned caraway. Also a 12th century German med- icinal. work includes caraway in its writings. It appeared in “Roman culinary works as well as in the English, according to _ “the Form of Cury, a cookbook prepared by Richard II’s cook in 1390. Caraway, among other aromatic herbs, has its own folklore. , Caraway would prevent the theft of any item in the house that “contained it, according to belief held by many Europeans dur- -ing the Middle Ages and up to the 19th Century. a It -was also used as a love potion. Folklore says that, if you "feed your lover caraway, she or he cannot be taken away from “you, Chicken, geese, and even pigeons were fed caraway to “keep them from straying, “A biennial with an erect furrowed branching stem, it grows -one and a half to two feet high. The stems ‘grow: from. the stem in ‘Opposite pairs or even in threes. Clusters of tiny white flow- ers ‘appear in June and July. The flower heads resemble those La of carrots in bloom, The seeds are long, ribbed and brownish. “Culinary Uses: . | ae The seeds are widely used as a flavouring in breads, cakes and . cheeses, The Germans flavour their well-known digestive liquer with "caraway and call it Kuemmel (German for caraway). Cooks add it to “cabbage and sauerkraut. The black polenta-like caraway: bread is baked. in Scandinavian countries. The famous Hungarian goulash is. often spiced with — - caraway secds, while the Germans use them in pork dishes, _. Austrians. use it mostly in beef dishes. Indonesian and some. other _ Asian countries use it to enhance the favour of their pickled vegeta- bles, split- ~pea soup, bread, cakes and apple Sauce. __ Its‘characteristics are a blend of anise and dill, with'a tang of nutti- ‘ness.’ It is available as whole dried seeds or ground at health food ‘stores and most supermarkets, Medicinal Uses: Tis thought that caraway seeds are relatively safe to be taken in- - stead of oil, as oil is volatile and can become a mucous membrane it-. ““rilant: However, it has carminative properties. The seeds are also used ~ for: the relief of gas pains. Research also substantiates these findings a Sand. suggests that the seeds may have antispasmodic properties. Steep the secds in water or milk after being crushed bal make a tonic gf digestive upset. “: - - homestyle cooking at reasonable prices Now Under New Management : Homemade - Soups 7 & Gravy Daily Specials Fast & Friendly - Service Dash Away Lunch Specials ~ Eat & Run in 20 minutes for only $4.50 Homemade Grilled or Charbroiled Burgers. : - 7 , ay Halibut Fish & Chips yy Friday *6* Clam Chowder || Feature - Dessert || Breakfast All Day Saturday & Sunday ty our %. 00 Breaktast Special HOURS: pes Monday - Friday Pal 7 am - 8:30.pm | Saturday “SLUMBER ONCE Setiniey -Terate 4702 Lakelse Ave, Sunday Prost |_een-tn TOBACCO ISA DRUG. BREAK See Protect your children. The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, March 3, 1998 - Page B5 Quorum The New Wave. In Home Security Never has protecting your home and family been more important or more affordable, introducing the Quorum - 4-750 Home Security Monitor. + Dependable Detection + Quality Guaranteed + Maintenance Free, Portable » No Monthly Fees + For More Information, Contact: Mark or Sharon Hoefling 638-8287 , ‘ BACK EDDy 5 YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOCD PUB [ Bes Sun, - Thurs, Fri. & Sat. ~ Kitchen Open iiam.-12 midnight’ = 11 am-1am, 11am. -10p.m. Phone: 695-5336 ENJOY THESE EXCITING SPECIALS EVERY WEEK AND ALL DAY LONG \ Tuesdays - One Pound of Popcorn Shrimp peg FRIDAY Fridays - Steak & Fantail Shrimp 8) SAT. Saturdays - One Pound Hotwings SUNDAY Sundays - Free Pool All Day TWIN TRIP a ~ enencks VS. OILERS nb dt hablo pee rire meas + ag ae iy ie ‘Dae nab ” ea a ‘ “ye _ Panasonic. WEEKLY DRAWS... : For Canucks Shirts, Hats, Books & Poste GRAND PRIZE... TRIP FOR TWO TO SEE THE | CANUCKS VS. EDMONTON OILERS APRIL 7, 1993 2 return airfare tickets courtesty of Air BC & Kelly's 2 game tickets courtesy of Panasonic For more details drop in and see the professionals at... - Located at the Terrace Shopping Centre | Phone: 635-9220 = Fax: 635- 3202