The last two weeks Huntington had a lot of rain which was followed by some very warm weather.  It has made me think of the Rodgers-Hammerstein song "June is Bustin' Out All Over."  That is what happened; Boom; the trees are full, the perennials are in full bloom and even the recent plantings are in mid-season form.  Carole and I have been able to eat dinner outside several times already.  Al fresco dinners are one of the simple pleasures we enjoy and try to take advantage of whenever we can.  The other day I made a lettuce strawberry salad that got rave reviews.  Look for the recipe below.  The bread we served was just a simple baguette, but it was perfect.

            June is a significant month in the calendar.  It marks the end of the school year and for many of our students; the end of their schooling in Huntington.  Congratulations to all of the graduates and good luck in your future.  The other day a mother was ordering a graduation cake for her son and I was talking with her.  She told me we made his christening, communion, many birthday cakes and now his graduation cake.  My first thought was boy, am I getting old, but also how fortunate I am to be a part of her families memories.

            Father's Day is also celebrated this month.  As a dad to three boys, I can tell you that Dad's don't need presents.  A call or better yet a hug in person is all we need.  I remember a void on Father's Day the first year after my dad was gone.  A simple hug is an amazing thing.

            Hopefully June will be marked by pleasant weather, so we can all celebrate with outdoor parties and Barbeques.  Please remember the warm weather when ordering your special cakes.  We use only fresh heavy cream in our whipped cream and some fillings like chocolate mousse may be inappropriate unless you have the refrigerator room.

            Please enjoy your days,