"A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty."  ~Author Unknown

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER 

June 2011       

        HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Dear Life Bites Readers,

This month we have some great travel ideas, as well as a few thoughtful father's day ideas - perhaps a golf weekend or a trip to the wine country or a great Cuban cigar? Our Hotel/Chef feature includes a spot every dad would enjoy, and FLOAT Luxury Day Spa is the ultimate de-stress venue where mom can share a gift with dad. Culinary Coup has some great chef news, and the Asparagus Festival is starting in Germany!

Book Bites has some fun selections to choose from this month. Sips features the latest in wine festivals, water, and all liquid enjoyments. Jean Salvadore, PR Star of Villa d'Este released a new book "My Dolce Vita" in New York. and Book Bites has some great new reads. See BookBites for recent story on her book signing.

Spring is so alive, my garden is planted and looking lovely. We will be sharing lots of grilling recipes and tips for the dining during the summer months. and McCormick's has some delicious new rubs and marinades for your enjoyment. I recommend "All Fired Up" a great book to help you get it right on your grill.

June is the birthday month of my amazing granddaughter Tasha Melikoff, and I wish her a very happy June 6 birthday. She is absolutely brilliant, beautiful, and charming and I'm not exagerating at all! Happy birthday Sweetie Girl.

I hope you all will join me in remembering our soldiers  fighting in foriegn lands, many of whom are dads, and pray for their safe return to their families. God bless them, and God bless America in these difficult times; may the spirit of democracy reign now and forever!

Cordially,