"In an effort to preserve and impart family recipes prepared with just the right amount of thoughtfulness and tender loving care, these delicious favorites are presented here for everyone's enjoyment as the concerted effort and combined contribution of our community members and dear friends.

We sincerely hope that by sharing these traditional and modern favorites with one another, in spirit we will be inviting each of you into our home to enjoy a meal together.  Just as many hearts and hands have previously prepared these treats for us in the past, in gratitude may we now prepare them for our children, family and friends.  In so doing may we be caused to rekindle fond rememberances of the past as well as provide new opportunities to create pleasant future memories together.

Please savor the taste of these favorites with us.  May they nourish and flavor the taste and appreciation of life for you and yours as well."

In Gratitude,
Rev. Lee Rosenthal
Pasadena Buddhist Temple