Three Things on Sunday After Thanksgiving

Today I’m sharing three things that make Sunday even more relaxing and rewarding on the last day of the biggest long weekend of the year. I’m taking time today to … Continue reading Three Things on Sunday After Thanksgiving

Three Things I Learned in Dijon

France is a magical place for me because the French value aesthetic experiences in a way that we don’t typically here in the USA. Their desire for beauty in everyday … Continue reading Three Things I Learned in Dijon

Art, Bread, Loneliness and Philip Seymour Hoffman

Today I’m thinking about the connections between art, bread, loneliness and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Sharing bread is the way through, out and around the desolation that fuels loneliness. I’m certain … Continue reading Art, Bread, Loneliness and Philip Seymour Hoffman

Cranberry Couronne

Couronne is French for “crown.” Bakeries feature this sweet bread all over France using different sweet or savory fillings. This cranberry couronne is a lovely holiday treat any time, but … Continue reading Cranberry Couronne

How I Spent My Summer

My last post was in April, which amazes me. Time has sped up once more, and summer at my house has been busy, kind of like during the before times. … Continue reading How I Spent My Summer

Neither Here Nor There: A Recipe for How Not To Be

This essay was previously published in Meat For Tea: The Valley Review V.14 (2). In loving memory of Martin Kish November 7, 1928-June 21, 2015. HOME (noun): 1. The place … Continue reading Neither Here Nor There: A Recipe for How Not To Be