Spa Water

Makes 1 ½ quarts

This is great to keep in the fridge all summer long! I use still water but you can use sparkling, too. I  also love to mix fruit juices with sparkling water or iced  tea. It cuts down on the calories of the juice but still makes a great sweet summertime drink.

6 cups chilled water 
½  cucumber, thinly sliced
Thinly sliced lemon 
Several sprigs of fresh mint
1 sprig fresh rosemary, slightly crushed

Combine water, cucumber, lemon, mint, and rosemary in a large pitcher. Serve over ice.

Kelly Boshert, Summer Fair

The 41st Summer Fair kicks off Friday, May 30th at 2pm and runs through Sunday, June 1st.  Tickets are $10 and you can visit the Summer Fair website for more information.

Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones.

Make a few small changes to move into The Blue Zones National Geographic Explorer Dan Buettner talked about  “The Power Nine” – 9 lifestyle secrets and how to put them to work in your daily routine. Check out the Vitality Compass quiz to see how long- and how well- you'll live and what you can do to increase it.  Head to Amazon.com to purchase The Blue Zones book.

Dr. LaPuma, Chef MD

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Melanie Jones, Owner of Dinner Diva

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Danny Gold's Wine of the Week, Wine Expert at The Party Source

Ninet Viognier $8.99, France Aisle 7B

The aromatics of this wine are as dazzling to the nose as the exciting fruit flavors are to the palate. 
Lemon zest, apricots and honey dew are pungent on both ends of the spectrum and finishes clean crisp and refreshing. This wine leaves the white wine lover satisfied and quenched. Ninet Viognier is my favorite white wine discovery under $10. 88 points Wine Advocate.
Food: Sushi, Oysters Rockefeller, cevich

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*More quality for your money: Everything that I have ever ordered from here has been very nice. They have the best Poinsettias in Delhi and the beautiful flowers in the spring. One of Delhi's best kept secrets! You have to shop here to see it.

Connie Volker's Mother's Day Wine Ideas

La Vis Pinot Grigio & Pinot Noir

$10.99

AISLE 9A  

One of the most delicious Pinot Grigio's we tasted in awhile, lots of bright fruit flavors. Delicately perfumed with scents of flowers and spice, it features almond, tangerine and apricot fruits. Softly textured and balanced with a crisp citrus finish.

PAIRINGS:  A delicious aperitif or pair it with seafood and salads.

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Helen Puckett DeFrance, author of At Home Cafe

Helen will be teaching at class at EQ at The Party Source on May 9th.  Make sure to visit the At Home Cafe website.