Dear Friends and maybe a few relatives, this year is so different and not much fun being locked indoors since March in a self-quarantine. Hope things are easier for you.

I'm sure we all love summer and summer foods so I think it might be good to share some ideas from my "neck of the woods'" to yours. Berries are "in" just about everywhere to make fruit salads sparkle. Blueberries, strawberries, pineapple, chunky watermelon make a delicious happy salad-a little on the sweet side, a good easy one for transporting and pretty to boot.

Next is another "pretty" salad that travels well. It's not...