Dear Friends,

Here at GREAT NEWS! we are always striving to bring you the newest, most exciting items available in the cookware industry! From the highest quality cookware, cutlery, ceramic bake ware, and the newest gadgets; along with coffee and espresso makers and all the other kitchen electrics you must have to gourmet food items Great News! has the largest selection of cooking related items in San Diego. Be sure to check us out for those unique or hard to find items. Think globally, but shop locally and get the best service from our knowledgeable and caring staff. At Great News! we guarantee you will be happy with every purchase. You can also shop our retail website www.discountcooking.com.

As the summer heats up and your cooking goes outside, come to us for all of your grilling and barbeque needs! From grill baskets, tongs, aprons, mitts, tools, thermometers, sauces and rubs, we can help you get it right! Take one of our grilling classes and nail it “spot on” the first time. Don’t forget ice cream makers. We have multiple models from which to choose. Also think about Popsicle molds, ice cream sandwich makers and fun ice cube trays. They are a must for simple homemade treats that everyone loves.

News flash!!!!: We have a new cooking school director… our own Sara Rose! Sara has been at Great News! 5 years, working her way up from a part time cooking school assistant, to assistant manager and now to director! Sara has a culinary degree from Kendall (near Chicago), and in addition to her job here, she loves photography and gardening! Ask her about those herbs she is growing and her new garden! Our newest team member is Gabe Ochoa, a graduate (with honors) of the Art Institute in Mission Valley. He has recently moved back to his hometown of San Diego, and holds the position of Cooking School Manager. Gabe is a diehard Charger fan, and enjoys mountain biking and beer pairing. We are thrilled about the new synergy of talent in the cooking school! Come by and say Hello to both Sara and Gabe.

Our walking project of 5 miles in all 50 states to commemorate Devora’s 50^th year continues! At the time of printing we will have completed 40 states! We are due to finish the final walk on August 2^nd here in San Diego! We have been raising funds for the Adoption Alliance branch of Jewish Family Service, and our August 4^th  “Flavors from around the World” cooking class proceeds will also be donated to this worthy cause. Come join us for a tasty way to help others. To date we have raised over $13,000 for this worthy cause.

Best wishes for a fun summer and an exciting fall… Devora and Ron