Cooking with Rod

By Melinda Cohenour

It is with a very heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dearly beloved husband, Roderick William Cohenour.

This column, ""Cooking With Rod, has been a shared project for Rod and me as we worked on it together. We looked forward to joyful interaction between us as we discussed what recipe or meal plan to share with our readers. Rod always enjoyed providing the introduction whether presenting a favorite recipe he developed that our kids and grandkids requested he share or some dish he particularly enjoyed that I created. Occasionally he requested one of our kids to share their own special recipes. But always, he had that delightful turn of phrase that let all know how he had selected that recipe to present.

Since so much of our love has been poured into this column through the years, I have requested to continue offering recipes developed by me or a family member. It is a matter of practicality that we change the title, however.

It has been suggested we label the column "Cooking with Rod's Family" to continue the work that was so close to his heart.

Editor's Note: I believe that the quality of this column will not be reduced and that we can look forward to some interesting and enticing recipes. It is a lovely way to show our love and respect to Rod.