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Weekend Meditation: Lingering

I want to start to take my time with the things I really love, to linger more. I want to stay longer at the dinner table, spinning stories with my friends, feeling the gravitational force of our frie...

Weekend Meditation: In the Kitchen with Lucy

This week I had visit from my friend Lucy (much different than the visit from the other Lucy) to cook fresh Chinese food for lunch in my tiny kitchen. Lucy was a little late because she went to the f...

36 Pies for Janeen and Paul: Part Two
The timeline, the spreadsheet, the recipe and the secret ingredient

In my last Weekend Meditation, I wrote about the inspiring adventure of making thirty-six pies for the wedding reception for two close friends. Inspiration is one thing, but the practical details a...

Best Foods for Conversation?

Last night we were out with a dear friend, and we ordered a favorite dish for both of us: grilled artichokes with remoulade. It was smoky, crispy around the edges, and tender in the leaves. We strippe...