Esi Edugyan’s Washington Black? If you haven’t read it yet, I’m highly recommending it. I haven’t even finished it and I’m all-in with this intriguing story and her talented writing. This novel is one that was chosen by a member… Read more
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what would life be without home baked bread
“In life, most valuable things demand time and cannot be rushed. This is the case notably with inspiration, love, relationships, raising children, taming animals, learning, growing plants and cooking.” — Rosa Jeanne Mayland. Few things are as tasty, satisfying and… Read more
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from the kitchen to the book shelf, easing the waste
Before even lifting my spoon, the briny steam filled my nostrils with the most exotic of expectations. The moment the broth slipped over my lips, I could have been in the back streets of Thailand. The drama really unfolded with… Read more
A Story, General
kitchens, past and present
The aroma rising through the wooden grates had me kneeling on the linoleum to get my nose close enough to take a deep delicious breath of what my grandmother had on the stove in the kitchen below our room. The… Read more
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Making time for friends
Flowers supple and languid as ballerinas posed in a pretty vase. China, tea cups, napkins, and personalized note cards shone like presents at each place setting. Soon the ladies would arrive, each wearing their tea-party best and bearing thoughtful hostess… Read more
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she made the ordinary come alive
Little girls with mothers who are teachers-of-life grow up to be women who observe, taste, admire, explore, and appreciate. Ramona had a daughter she named Diane. She sacrificed beyond measure for that little girl, protected her, taught her, healed her… Read more
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heart aflutter
A wee sample of a few things that cause my heart to flutter: I like the smell of coffee percolating, the way tulips nod their heads when brought inside, handwritten notes and letters, walking barefoot in the sand, summer sunsets,… Read more