June
Yana Liakhouskaya , Bellarus via Brooklyn Ger-Nis Office!

Some things in life I am learning more and more are quite simple and require very little work, very little thinking and any and more importantly very few words.  This is a trait I must say is foreign to me and sometimes can be frightening.  In this case I find it actually quite simple, maybe a sign I am finally learning something in life!  Yana who works in our office here, as the customer service manager for our organic & fair-trade fruit and vegetable division, often teaches us the art of simplicity.  She likes things simple and understands the art of few words and not over thinking.  I am often envious of her in this regard.

We have been living without air-conditioning so far this summer in our new home and although we thought it would be lovely to have fresh air and real temperatures, the air was not flowing and stagnant and we were simply just sweating at our desks, with fans running blowing our papers all over the place, we have been hot and in need for cooling.

Thus came: watermelon with lime juice to our summertime office regime.  Rediscovered on my recent trip to Mexico Yana has taken over the love of this cooling and quite special treat, more simple than you could ever imagine and more rewarding than the most elaborate meal.

No need for too many more words, I used to many as it is, no need for a recipe either.  Take cold ripe red watermelon and drizzle fresh lime juice on it!  That’s it.  Enjoy!!  We enjoy it daily at the office!  Even now that we broke down and got air conditioning!