Cardamom is an aromatic spice from the ginger family with a warm, sweet, and citrusy flavor. It is widely used in cooking, baking, beverages, and traditional medicine. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, but also cultivated in Guatemala, Nepal, and Tanzania, with Guatemala as the top producer. Culinary Uses: enhances chai, coffee, spiced hot chocolate, and cocktails; […]
In April, AAPLD is delighted to display entries in The Land Conservancy of McHenry County’s Amateur Photo Contest. Each year amateur photographers are invited to participate in this annual contest highlighting the inspiring nature of The Land Conservancy’s preservation work. The goal is to share the beautiful and immense natural diversity found throughout McHenry County. The photos were taken at […]
April showers bring May flowers, plus a bouquet of great new Library Reads! For AAPLD cardholders who’ve signed up for the 2025 Reading Marathon 26 book challenge, we’ve highlighted books that fit our Reading Marathon categories. Chosen by librarians across the country as their favorite new releases for the month of April, these books will keep you reading long into […]
