Greetings to all the wonderful friends and family of Rosalie Serving Cookbooks. Even though we are still in the Spring season, just the mention of "June" declares summer. The kids are officially out of school, and they are already bored. Summer camps have begun, swimming pools are open, summer vacations are underway, the dogs and cats are flee-dipped for free, and the squirrels are running amok in the gardens. It reminds me of the musical, Carousel, by Rodgers & Hammerstein, that included the great song, "June Is Bustin' Out All Over."
Not only is it the gateway to summer, June is also the "love" month. More marriages take place in June than any other month, speaking of which, today is my wedding anniversary, June 8th. Bill and I have been married so long, we not only read each other's mind, we argue about what was not said. Actually, we have a lot to be thankful for, including the 11 grandchildren, and new little Gia, Ryan, our first great-grand.
June is also packed with holidays and traditional events...Father's Day, graduations, backyard barbecues, and family reunions. Of course, this is where Rosalie Serving Cookbooks comes in. I have been working on my new upcoming cookbook, Rosalie Serving Holidays, and in doing so, have had to stretch my imagination to create a new twist on some basic foods. One of these creations, is a most wonderful side dish to any one of these summer events. It is my Fresh Garden Pasta Salad, and unlike the potato salads, macaroni salads, and carb-filled casseroles, this salad is filled with fresh vegetables in a tri-colored rotini, with a good-for-you balsamic vinaigrette.
I can't wait for you to make this awesome salad, and you will love it so much, you will have to throw your own family barbecue just to let everyone experience its goodness.
So, have a great last few weeks of spring, and let your June events be bustin' out with flavor...barbecue up some ribs for me...and don't forget the Fresh Garden Pasta Salad. Look for me later this month on June 25, at the Rendezvous Café in O'Fallon MO. Cooking class starts at 6:00 PM and will be "Hats off To Dad's." Call for reservation: 636-281-2233.
Happy Summer,
Rosalie
God Bless and have a great day.
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