Aloha! May 2011 bring you good fortune, good health, peace and inspired culinary discovery. The dawn of a new year is always an appropriate time to take stock and ponder the exciting possibilities to come. I’ve never been one for January 1 resolutions, yet I would like to challenge you to participate in the following initiatives throughout the year:

· Support local chefs, growers, purveyors of artisanal food products and craftspeople in your neighborhood
 

· Teach children in your life about where their food comes from and encourage the planting of a kitchen garden

· Haul out the good china and Grandmother’s sterling flatware to celebrate every day meals with loved ones

· Make beautiful and inspired meals if cooking for one….you deserve it!

· Concentrate on being thankful for what you have and give back in your community

Live, love and eat well in 2011, dear reader.

With warmest aloha,

Bev