MEDITERRANEAN MEMORIAL DAY

from Social Life - Memorial Day 2023

SUMMER SPIRITS, PROHIBITION-STYLE

L.A. Dawson is the author of articles, self-help books, and novels. As a certified health and life coach, she is also an inspirational speaker and resides with four happy canine friends. Dawson’s motto is to always lead with love. @authorladawson | authorladawson.com | liveandheal.com

Mediterranean cuisine can transport you to an exotic location, where the sights and scents are intoxicating. Entering a cafe with Greek, Turkish, Italian, or perhaps Egyptian influences, can stimulate senses into a cultural whirlwind. A meal becomes a brief adventure to another country.

With summer barbecues in our future, I found a delicious recipe for a turkey burger sauce from Budget Bytes. I edited the recipe based on available ingredients and my personal tastes.

Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ tablespoon fresh dill

• 1 tablespoon salt

Mix together and serve over cooked burgers.

ROCIO FUKUDA, originally from Peru, has a passion for art and sculpting. The love for food took her into getting a degree on Food Service Administration and a certification in Dietary Management. Rocio is "Food Management

Certified by Suffolk County NY" and "ServSafe Allergen

Certified By the National Restaurant Association." After years of winning multiple cake competitions and gaining lots of experience, she decided to share her passion and love by teaching at Rustik Cake Studio Corporation. Rocio Fukuda is Gelato Maker Certified and Certified Chocolatier offering custom cakes, pastries and chocolates.