Notes from Ron and Devora Spring 2009:

Dear Friends:
Springtime is always a great time to try new things and start new projects. It’s a great time to take inventory of what you have to be grateful for and what you need (or don’t need) to make life easy and simple.  Metaphorically speaking this applies to everything in life, but in the kitchen you could toss outdated spices, sharpen or replace your knives, oil or replace your cutting board, or pick up a new set of tongs for the grill!  Maybe now’s the time to try some new recipes (see our cookbook section) or invite some friends for cocktails and poker!  Great News! can help with all of this and more (except the poker part)!
If dining out is on your schedule, support some of your local neighborhood eateries. Some of our new favorites are: Farmhouse Café @ 2121 Adams, Better Half @ 100 University, Jaynes Gastro Pub @30^th and Adams, Urban Solace @ 30^th near University, Mama Testas on University, Bite on University, Solare @ Liberty Station, Roseville on Rosecrans and Kitchen 1540 at the L’auberge hotel in Del Mar. Let us know of others that you like that we should try!
Springtime is also for lovers!  Don’t forget the bride and groom in your life!  Get them started right with cooking classes, great knives and some excellent cookware, bakeware and grilling items.  Remind them to register with us first to be sure they get the best knowledgeable service to choose their items and all are available at the best prices!
Devora’s 5 miles in all 50 states walking project is till going strong, 29 states to be exact!  We are walking in honor of Devora’s 50^th birthday year and raising money for the adoption alliance arm of Jewish Family Service.  This organization helps all families in need and placed Devora with her parents when she was just a toddler.  Please join our next fundraiser class “The Many Flavors and Faces of Adoption” on April 28^th at 6pm. All proceeds from the class will go towards this worthy cause.
As always, we are thankful for all of you, our loyal patrons, and grateful for our amazing staff! We wish you a springtime filled with Great Food, Great Times, and Great Friendships!
Warmly, Devora and Ron