Lynn Smythe

Contributing Writer
Herbs & Spices Feature Writer Lynn Smythe - Heather Smythe
Herbs & Spices Feature Writer Lynn Smythe - Heather Smythe

ABOUT THE WRITER

Born and raised in Rochester, New York, freelance writer Lynn Smythe obtained her bachelor's degree in Geology from the University of Rochester. She has worked in the past as an Environmentalist for Palm Beach Counties Department of Environmental Resources Management located in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Lynn learned how to cook at a young age as she helped her grandmother and mother put together various culinary creations throughout the years. She grows over 90 varieties of herbs and vegetables in her organic, raised bed gardens. Her duties as the Herbs & Spices Feature Writer allow her to combine her love of gardening and cooking into one exciting topic.

Lynn is also a trained Natural Health Consultant and perpetual student of herbalism. Lynn's horticultural expertise includes herb gardening, vegetable gardening, organic gardening, and butterfly gardening. She researches and writes about a variety of topics including the history, mythology, magic, and folklore of herbs. She has written articles for a variety of print publications including The Old Farmer's Almanac, The Herb Quarterly, BackHome Magazine, Veggie Life and Llewellyn's Annual Herbal Almanac.

ONLINE WRITING SITES

Lynn writes for a number of online sites in addition to Suite101:

CRAFTY ARTIST

Lynn is also an accomplished bead, fused glass and art clay silver artist. Her craft and jewelry articles have appeared in Lapidary Journal, Jewelry Crafts and Beadwork magazines. Her one-of-a-kind pieces of beaded jewelry have been featured in the books The New Macrame, Beading with Peyote Stitch and The Sea; Selections From the First International Miyuki Delica Challenge.

She has recently been designated a Level 1 Art Clay Silver instructor. She plans on offering jewelry making and fused glass classes at her in-home studio in the near future. Lynn sells a variety of beads, jewelry making and craft supplies at her Craft Diva Etsy store:

Latest Articles

 		Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Learn how-to make a vegetable side dish featuring fresh brussels sprouts, garlic and lemon.
Jun 23, 2010 - Lynn Smythe
Quick and Easy Stuffed Poblano Pepper Casserole
Learn how-to make a vegetarian, Mexican inspired main dish featuring peppers, brown rice, corn, green onions, fresh oregano, garlic and lots of cheese.
May 18, 2010 - Lynn Smythe
Thai Style Stir Fried Noodles with Red Curry Sauce
Learn how-to make an Asian side dish featuring rice noodles, Chinese cabbage, basil, mint, carrot and roasted peanuts in a spicy chili sauce.
Apr 21, 2010 - Lynn Smythe
Specialty Cooking Utensils Used in Thai Style Cuisine
Learn about some of the tools used to create Asian style recipes, such as woks, bamboo steamers and mortar and pestle sets.
Apr 14, 2010 - Lynn Smythe
Specialty Food Items Used in Thai Cuisine Recipes
Learn about canned and bottled ingredients, such as coconut milk, shrimp paste, curry paste and tamarind, which are commonly used in Thai style cooking.
Apr 7, 2010 - Lynn Smythe
Stir Fried Caramelized Pork with Crispy Shallots
Learn how-to make a stir fried entree featuring pork and garlic, served with a sweet and salty caramel glaze and topped with crunchy fried shallots.
Mar 31, 2010 - Lynn Smythe
Sticky Rice Recipe
Sticky rice is a part of many Thai style dishes. Learn the steps for cooking rice in a whole new way, by steaming it in a bamboo steamer.
Mar 31, 2010 - Lynn Smythe
Crunchy Coleslaw with Creamy Caraway Dressing
Learn how-to make a classic cabbage salad featuring a smooth and tangy caraway seed dressing.
Mar 31, 2010 - Lynn Smythe
Baked Winter Squash
Learn how-to make a vegan friendly, vegetable side dish which can be served as part of a complete meal.
Mar 11, 2010 - Lynn Smythe
Classic Guacamole Recipe
Guacamole can be used as a topping for grilled meats, as a sandwich spread, or eaten as a snack along with a bowl of corn chips.
Mar 11, 2010 - Lynn Smythe