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Even as summer winds down, there tends to be plenty of time to reap the rewards of backyard gardens and warm-weather entertaining. Refreshing salads are favored at such gatherings, and the interesting pairing of peaches and tomatoes makes the most of these fruits when they’re at their peak. Sweet and savory flavors combine in this recipe for Peachy Tomato Salad courtesy of The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook (Rockridge University Press). This delicious side pairs best with grilled fare..

There was a black and white group photo on the front page of the Tower News. I cannot say that I can accurately verify the people or location featured in the photograph. However, the garments worn by the persons seem to suggest that they may belong to a religious group. The man in the middle looks like he’s wearing a black coat and some type of cravat? The youths at his side appear to be wearing robes over their shirts and ties. Girls in the front row are wearing the same light-colored uniform, the style of which looks similar to another group photo that I came across when I did a reverse image search on Google.

Quarrels linger as fog upon the forest glade, should Shakespeare reign master puppeteer of not only man’s subconscious quarrels, but yea, the whole of the English language. Rank not I to argue either to or fro, but rather, parting from the tedium of standard script, offer henceforth and most humbly, report on summer’s fishing endeavors courtesy of Shakespeare’s Bait &Tackle.

Are you interested in sewing? Do you have a favorite apron or a story about one from the past? If so the program next week at the LVCC with author and designer, Mary Mulari is for you. Mary will tell the story of women’s history and share her vintage and new age aprons. The program will be held on July 22 starting at 6:30 in St. Mary’s Hall. Wear or bring your own apron and share your story. A pie social will follow her presentation. Donations will be accepted for pie and beverages.

If you genuinely enjoy nature, there’s a good chance you’re finding ways to get out and appreciate it. Television can let you see it, and a good book can let you imagine it, but experiencing it is irreplaceable. Hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, canoeing, berry picking, gardening, camping, or simply sitting under a tree in the yard on a beautiful day are all great ways to get there. Total immersion in nature inspired one of America’s most prestigious authors, Henry David Thoreau’s classic work, Walden which contains a wealth of reflections on the good life and happiness that result.

The Sam Miltich Band will return to Cook on July 16 at Music in the Park from 6 to 8 p.m.. Sam Miltich’s fluid and instinctive sound has graced hundreds of stages, from small town bars on the Iron Range to Lincoln Center. The Miltich family came from the Range and continued building a life near Grand Rapids where Sam is a long-time fixture on the Minnesota and jazz scene. Sam has composed his own music and played regularly at venues throughout the state. He has been featured on TPT’s “Minnesota Original” and NPR’s “Weekend Edition” and performed for Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion”. He also hosted his own radio program “Sam and Friends” which showcased a year of interviews with renown Minnesota jazz musicians for KAXE radio.