Luxury Facts

Join the Denver Public Library and special guests for Luxury Facts. Events are free and open to the public. For additional information please call 720-865-1206. View the complete Denver Scene schedule (PDF).

November 6 - 24

Winter Teas for Mughuggers

Tuesday, November 6, 6 - 7 p.m.
Ross-Broadway Branch Library

There is something very satisfying, comforting about hugging a mug of tea while the chill of winter prevails outdoors. Tea specialist Judy Williams joins us for an exploration of the great teas currently available; she’ll share techniques for making a great cup of tea and suggest resources for teas, accoutrements and nibbles for the perfect tea time. Judy Williams is a Certified Tea Specialist and a member of the Tea Association of the USA. For more info, contact Judy via email at williaj@attglobal.net.

Gifts from the Kitchen with Susan Evans

Wednesday, November 14, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Bear Valley Branch Library
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Saturday, November 24, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Central Library, Level B2 Conference Center

Our favorite kitchen magician, herbalist Susan Evans, will teach you how to create easy, sumptuous gifts from your kitchen. Herb vinegar, tapenades and seasoning mixes all make thoughtful gifts for the holidays. Susan will demonstrate how to make Marinated Goat Cheese and Sun-dried Tomato Parfait, Holiday Spiced Nuts and a White Chocolate Snack Mix that is a joy to give as a hostess gift – or use as your own personal antidote for the stress of the holidays. Recipes and samples included. For more info about Susan, go to chrysalisherbs.com.

Gifts from the Garden

Saturday, November 17, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Central Library, Level B2 Conference Center

When the cold, stark winter prevails, there really is no better gift to give than a touch of nature’s fragrance or the beauty of fresh green leaves. Herbalist Susan Evans leads this workshop on creating gifts of nature. Pot up fragrant narcissus and spectacular amaryllis bulbs for welcome winter blooms. Or create a delightful French Garden with small foliage and flowering plants in a decorative basket. Provide lavish pampering with rose petal/lavender bath salts and a refreshing peppermint body spritz for dry winter skin. Take home a sample bath salts and ideas for creative, original gift giving. For more info about Susan, go to chrysalisherbs.com.

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