A monthly cooking challenge to spice up your kitchen… Try something new! Each month, pick up a FREE spice sample and simple recipe.

May: Old Bay

This world famous Old Bay seasoning is sweet, spicy, and savory all at once, delivering a unique taste experience fresh from the Chesapeake Bay region. Old Bay perfectly blends 18 quality spices and herbs giving items an authentic and distinctive flavor. No longer used exclusively for seafood, this spice blend enhances everything. Shake over burgers, chicken sandwiches, and chicken tenders; sprinkle on fries and corn-on-the-cob; add a dash on steaming mashed potatoes; or whatever your heart desires!

Recipe: Coleslaw

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
• 7 cups cabbage, shredded
• 1 cup carrots, shredded

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix mayo, vinegar, sugar, and Old Bay until well blended.
2. Add cabbage and carrots. Toss to coat well then cover.
3. Refrigerate 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
4. Stir before serving. For a little extra “oomph,” add a sprinkle of Old Bay prior to serving.

Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.
Saluda Library: Tuesdays @ 10:30
Columbus Library: Wednesdays @ 10:30

Dance Party w/ Polk County Parks & Rec – 3rd week of the month following storytime
Saluda Library: April 16, May 21
Columbus Library: April 17, May 22

Bilingual Storytime (books in English and Spanish)
Saluda Library: April 23
Columbus Library: April 24

Spring Weather Storytime w/ Partnership for Children of the Foothills
Saluda Library: April 30
Columbus Library: May 1

Kids in the Kitchen
for K-5th graders
Alternating Wednesdays @ 4pm
Columbus Library

We will learn about food safety and nutrition at this family cooking program using our mobile kitchen! Please note that the minimum age requirement is five years old. Register for the series by April 12th with jdickenson@polklibrary.org (space is limited). This program was made possible by a generous grant from Carolina Foothills Foundation.

April 17: Avocado Toast
May 1: Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
May 15: Bahn-Mi