One of our favorite things about summer? Real tomatoes! You know, the red ones, pulled from the vine, with garden dust, still warm from the sun. Fortuitously, the tomato crop comes at the same time as bushels of basil. Add fresh mozzarella cheese, and the table possibilities are endless!

IN THIS ISSUE, it's all about tomatoes and mozzarella and the scrumptious, summer dishes you can make with this famous pairing. From the classic insalata Caprese, to a pasta salad, easy sandwiches, delicious appetizers, you'll be inspired. We even demonstrate how to make your own fresh mozzarella.

Mark your calendars -- our Fall Cooking Demonstrations are resuming on Saturday, September 10th. Cooking demos begin promptly at 10:00a.m. Class fee of $5. Pre-registration is not needed. Seating is on a first-come basis. We suggest early arrival for best seating.  

Saturday, September 10th - Thai Pizza

with Becky Ringsby, Instructor
Thai food is fresh-tasting, healthy and easy to love!  It's one of Becky's favorite cuisines, and she has especially enjoyed creating recipes utilizing her Thai Peanut Sauce.  The perfect combination of sweet, sour, hot and salty, her peanut sauce can be used as the basis for several yummy dishes. Becky will share with you two of her family's favorites: her unique Thai Pizza and her fun-to-eat  Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps.   

Saturday, September 17th - Fall Favorites

with Karen Davis, Instructor
Fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of Apple Cinnamon Scones served warm for breakfast with maple butter.  And for those who love pumpkin, treat your family to moist and delicious Cream Filled Pumpkin Cupcakes.   

Saturday, September 24th - Salsa Salad 

with Margaret Welder, Instructor

This is a new take on the familiar Taco Salad.  The dressing contains salsa.  It will make good use of the tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers from the garden.  

Then, of course, there's margherita pizza, too . . . so many more possibilities.
Buon appetito, Caprese-style!