Norene's life can be described best as a 4-letter word - FOOD! She teaches cooking classes, writes and edits cookbooks, is a food consultant for the food industry, provides nutritional analysis, recipes and menus (including low-carb menus) for restaurants and food manufacturers, provides recipe testing services...her plate is literally overflowing! So here's what's cooking in Norene's kitchen now....

We are now offering cooking classes at Gourmania's Leslie-Finch location in Toronto.

FEES: $85 (plus GST) per person per class. Fees are payable at time of registration. We accept Visa and Mastercard. Call 416-226-2466 to register. All classes include tastings and recipe handouts.

Location: 44 Bathford Crescent (Leslie/Finch area, off Alamosa)

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. An ideal gift for Father's Day, birthdays, bridal showers, engagements, anniversaries, or any special occasion!

We also offer cooking demonstrations for fundraising groups, corporate events, meetings, bridal showers, birthdays, etc., at the location of your choice. We require a minimum of 12 people for a private or corporate event. Call 416-226-2466 to reserve your date and choose your menu.

THE BOOK & THE COOK
Norene Gilletz is available for cooking demonstrations and/or speaking engagements along with the sale of her books. We'll be glad to offer suggestions to help you plan your event and make it a success. Excellent for book fairs, meetings, fund-raising or corporate events, etc. Contact us for further details and available dates.

"I highly recommend cookbook author Norene Gilletz as a presenter for Jewish Book Fairs, stores or community events...Imagine Julia Child as a Canadian Jewish mother - Norene is a real crowd-pleaser. She ought to be on the Food Channel, showing Emeril how to kick it up a "nosh!" Michele Yanow, co-owner, Tree of Life Judaica & Books, Seattle, WA.

CORPORATE CLASSES
Norene Gilletz will design and teach customized cooking classes to promote team-building for your staff or entertain your important clients. Classes are 2 to 3 hours long, with the following suggested format: Appetizers (1/2 hour), followed by a cooking class (1 to 1 1/2 hours) ... and then we eat! What an excellent way to share food, fun and learning! Minimum 12 people. Contact us for further information.

CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PARTIES
"Kids in the Kitchen" is a delicious way to celebrate your child's Birthday Party! The young chefs will participate in a hands-on cooking class, learning "fun"-damental cooking skills as they prepare their meal. Then they'll eat what they created during the party! Call us at 416-226-2466 to reserve your date and choose your menu.

For cooking classes and culinary events, a master copy of the recipes will be provided. Shopping and equipment requirements will be provided for culinary events which take place at a location other than our teaching kitchen.

Most classes are demonstration classes. Menus are subject to change, depending on availability of ingredients, equipment and kitchen facilities where your event is taking place. Please be sure that dates are suitable before you reserve your class or event. A deposit is required to guarantee the date for your class or event.

WHAT'S HOT?
Did you know....steak is now the #1 grilled item, beating out last year's most grilled item, hamburgers. Chicken pieces remain #3. (I use a Weber Gas Grill in my Grilling Classes - it's wonderful! Hope to see you at one of my grilling classes!!!)

Be sure to read my article The Thrill of Grilling

GRILL SKILLS!
Looking for grilling advice or recipes? Visit www.weber.com . For answers to your grilling questions, contact the Weber Grill Line online at grillout@weberstephen.com . They answer all emails within 48 hours. Their toll-free number in North America is 1-800-474-5568.

Norene is the author of several cookbooks for the Kosher (or not) cook. Her best-selling cookbooks include "MealLeaniYumm!",  "The Food Processor Bible" and "Second Helpings Please."

Books are available both wholesale and retail. To place your order, either call us toll-free at 1-888-811-9866 or E-mail Norene

Here's a delicious do-ahead accompaniment from Healthy Helpings: 800 Fast and Fabulous Recipes for the Kosher (or not) Cook that's guaranteed to please the guests at your next barbecue!  (The recipe also appears in MealLeaniYumm! which is the Canadian edition.) Enjoy...

ISRAELI SALAD
1 head of Romaine or iceberg lettuce
4 green onions
1 medium onion
2 green peppers
1 red pepper
1 English cucumber, peeled
8 firm, ripe tomatoes (preferably Israeli)
4 Tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
4 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Freshly ground pepper, optional

Wash and dry vegetables well. Dice them neatly into 1/2-inch pieces and combine in a large bowl. Sprinkle with olive oil and lemon juice. Add seasonings; mix again. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Yield: 8 servings. Salad tastes best eaten the same day it is made, but leftovers will keep for a day in the refrigerator.

Drain off excess liquid in the bottom of the bowl before serving.

127 calories per serving, 7.7 g fat (1.1 g saturated) 0 mg cholesterol, 3 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate, 600 mg sodium, 637 mg potassium, 2 mg ion, 4 g fiber, 45 mg calcium.

THIGHS OF REGRET!
Push yourself away from the table before you are rounder than a watermelon! No buts about it -  get off your butt and help. You'll burn off some calories and also do a good deed. Remember, the fork lift is NOT an aerobic exercise. Have a happy summer and eat in good health!

Here's a delicious dessert from Healthy Helpings: 800 Fast and Fabulous Recipes for the Kosher (or not) Cook. (The recipe also appears in MealLeaniYumm! which is the Canadian edition.) Enjoy without guilt!!!

If you could share this newsletter with others who might be interested in my cooking classes, culinary events, cookbooks and services, it would be immensely appreciated. Thanks so much and have a delicious day!