<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Renee Valdez <reneerome@yahoo.com><br><b>Date:</b> June 13, 2023 at 12:04:33 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> Evelyn Valdez <evelyn.valdez@va.gov><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Fw: Cooking with Chef Regina Wednesday, June 14 @ 4:00PM PST</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div class="ydpba813fdcyahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:bookman old style, new york, times, serif;font-size:16px;"><br></div><div id="ydp3abe0714yahoo_quoted_6710535728" class="ydp3abe0714yahoo_quoted"><div style="font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#26282a;"><div><span style="font-family: bookman old style, new york, times, serif; font-size: 16px;">Hey Everybody! Let's get cookin'! Scroll to find out when!</span><br></div><div><div id="ydp3abe0714yiv1583160735"><div style="font-family:bookman old style, new york, times, serif;font-size:16px;" class="ydp3abe0714yiv1583160735ydp78d9288yahoo-style-wrap"><div><div><br clear="none"></div><div class="ydp3abe0714yiv1583160735ydp78d9288signature"><div style="font-family:old times, serif;font-size:16px;"><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:serif;font-size:16px;"><font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" size="1"><b>Renee Valdez</b></font></div><div dir="ltr"><font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" size="1"><b>(703) 966-0836</b></font></div><div dir="ltr"><font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" size="1"><b><br clear="none"></b></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family:serif;font-size:16px;"><font face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" size="1"><b>**Looking to buy, rent or sell a home? 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</div></div><div id="ydp3abe0714yiv1583160735yqtfd18267" class="ydp3abe0714yiv1583160735yqt2989840475"><div id="ydp3abe0714yiv1583160735ydpb767218ayahoo_quoted_7130905431" class="ydp3abe0714yiv1583160735ydpb767218ayahoo_quoted"><div style="font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#26282a;"><div><div id="ydp3abe0714yiv1583160735ydpb767218ayiv4915690648"><div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><p dir="ltr" id="ydp3abe0714yiv1583160735ydpb767218ayiv4915690648m_-8107418132964153287m_-8769991832648051110docs-internal-guid-8a70c4a4-7fff-262a-e0ff-806cd8ed731c" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">Hello Friends and Welcome to June!</span></p><br clear="none" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">We have nine full days of the spring season until we hit summertime. Sunny days of Al Fresco dining are heading our way. </span></p><br clear="none" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><br clear="none" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">VIRTUAL COOKING CLASS</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">Do you have a favorite way to spend a summer weekend?</span></p><br clear="none" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">Mine is to load up a cooler with </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;font-weight:700;">sandwiches, thick wedges of watermelon and an array of sweet berries and peaches, maybe a sturdy salad, </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;font-weight:700;">brownies, cookies or key lime pie for dessert and head to a park or the beach for a picnic.</span></p><br clear="none" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">Or perhaps cozying at home grilling, chillin’ and chatting on the patio or deck eating some good food, and enjoying being outside. Does it get any better than that? </span></p><br clear="none" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">Let’s talk about simple warm weather favorites and sides: from BBQ baked beans, biscuits, pasta salads, to the perfect veggie burger, kabobs, corn on the cob, coleslaw, and desserts. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;"><br clear="none"></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">This collection of ideas we’ll all share, should provide you with enough inspiration to have something for everyone at your next cookout, picnic or home gathering with friends, family or yourself! </span></p><br clear="none" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">One good thing about Springtime crossing into Summertime…</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">Things start getting simpler! </span></p><br clear="none" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;font-weight:700;">So, come on over and join us as cook up Spring into Summer ideas on this last session of Spring Cooking Series on Wednesday June 14, 2023 at 4:00PM PST</span><br clear="none"><br clear="none" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">Another Fun Event…</span></p><br clear="none" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">EMAIL COOKING AND BAKING CHALLENGE </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">For a sneak peak of what we’re cooking up in our monthly Email Cooking and Baking Challenge, you’ll want to join Wednesday’s Virtual Cooking session. </span></p><br clear="none" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">Should you wish to join our monthly Email Cooking and Baking Challenge, please drop me an email and I’ll forward all the yummy details:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;"><a shape="rect" href="mailto:friendinthekitchen.challenge@gmail.com" style="font-family:Arial;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">friendinthekitchen.challenge@gmail.com</a></span></p><br clear="none" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">See you on Wednesday! </span></p><br clear="none" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;font-weight:700;">You are invited to a Zoom meeting. </span><br clear="none"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">When: June 14, 2023 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) </span></p><br clear="none" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">Register in advance for this meeting:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;"><a shape="rect" href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcu6rqTsrHtDVulpEIOm4oLhlHtaqKbJY" style="font-family:Arial;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcu6rqTsrHtDVulpEIOm4oLhlHtaqKbJY</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.</span></p><br clear="none" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">It’s recommended to register as soon as possible. On the day of class, all you have to do is click on the class link forwarded and you’re right in my kitchen! </span></p><br clear="none" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">A SPECIAL NOTE:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">To all dads, stepdads, grandfathers, Godfathers, uncles, best friends, mentors, coaches and role models — All who have imparted words of wisdom, rays of sunshine, a few firm words and lots of love and laughter… </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;font-weight:700;">We Celebrate You.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! </span></p><div><br clear="none"></div><div><br clear="none"></div><div>Please mark your calendar:</div><div>Next Virtual Cooking Session </div><div>Wednesday, July 12, 2023</div><div>Same Zoom Link</div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;font-weight:700;"><br clear="none"></span><div><span style="border-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br clear="none"></span></div><div><span style="border-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br clear="none"></span></div><div><span style="border-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">Bon Appetit! </span><br clear="none"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">Your Friend In The Kitchen, </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;">Chef Regina, xo</span></p></div>
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