Summer is finally here with all of its pleasures. First on the scene are strawberries, followed by raspberries, blackberries, and other ephemeral fruits of the season.

 

IN THIS ISSUE, we're taking the berry patch into the kitchen to make a different sort of Strawberry Shortcake, a no-bake Summer Pudding, and a fresh Berry Trifle - perfect, sweet endings for the long summer evenings ahead. You'll find a few extra berry ideas, too!

We'd like to take this time to THANK YOU for making our Bring a Bag, Feed a Family campaign such a huge success! Since beginning the effort in late 2009, you have helped us raise over $1995.80 for the Greensboro Urban Ministry's Food Bank!

Every time a customer makes a purchase and brings their own shopping bag, a dime is put in the "Feed a Family" cookie jar. The contents of the jar are then donated to the Greensboro Urban Ministry Food Bank. This allows us to help the environment by using fewer disposable bags, and also help Greensboro's families in need!