Dear Friends,

How wonderful to have warm days, that aren't too hot, and balmy evenings to help us remind ourselves to slow down just a little now that summer is on the way.  No matter how old we are or how many years we are out of school there seems to be a mindset that's established when the days get longer.

Summer cooking should be quick, not heat up the kitchen, and full of flavor and color.  With the assortment of produce available now these culinary goals are easily met.  Check out my site often for new recipes.  I will be adding new recipes weekly and all, of course, will be kosher.  You don't have to keep kosher to find these recipes delicious.  Sometimes it's just nice to know whether a dish contains butter or other milk products or if a recipe would be a good choice for your vegetarian cousin.

So, look around.  Sign up for my free e-newsletter, check out the store for my Tasteful Greetings recipe note cards that were recently featured in the Chicago Tribune.  Plan ahead and order your Rosh Hashanah cards now so that you can have plenty of time to address the envelopes while sitting around the pool, and have them all ready before the first leaf turns golden!

The most important thing to me is that you enjoy exploring in the kitchen and know that I am always an email away if you have a question.

Eat in Good Health!

Tina