Love Language

Love Language Coffee. The earthy flavor of wet forest. A smoky liquid dancing around my tongue. Aroma of lazy winter mornings, snowfall, savor. Coffee. Women’s studies classes at the University of Buffalo where we drink so much of that bodacious brew, the words echo in our heads through sleepless nights, restless nights, endless nights, long

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White on White

photo credit: brother-in-law John Mees (the swooner) What My Food Life Teaches Me About Marriage “This is REALLY, really good,” my husband says lifting the fork to his mouth. I stop eating and glance at him, mouth agape, a strand of mozzarella cheese hanging from my lips. My beloved has been dipping into more and

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Best of 2014

Best Food Writing This one is a tie because I loved both of these books equally though I’ve had more success with the recipes in Lunch in Paris. (Probably because I am still feeling rather Franc*i*ful after a month-long sojourn in France, foodie heaven.) I first discovered Elissa Altman through her blog. She’s a brilliant

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Goodbye :: Hello

2014 has been quite a year. I said goodbye to my beloved dad. My north star. Witnessed his death on June 21st. Honored his life on December 21st. Solstice stirring. I said hello to grief. I said goodbye to my Well-Nourished Woman Inner Circle and the women I had gathered together in a LoveWhatYouEat celebration.

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He’ll Always Have a Seat at the Table

image source: The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Stephen Gammell: a must read if you have children or you’re simply a lover of gorgeous literature I remember road trips. The excitement of packing the car long before the sun came up and then climbing into the back seat full of anticipation because watching

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The Perfect Pumpkin Pie

Anyone else thinking about pie? I’ve been gathering stories for my Luscious Legacy Project and this one popped into my head in the grocery store as I tossed this gorgeous little cooking pumpkin into the cart. I wasn’t planning to make a pie. I was planning to indulge in my favorite pumpkin pudding but I

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I’ve Looked at Clouds from Both Sides Now

I drive by my destination. Twice. I am so enthralled with the sky I can barely keep my eyes on the road let alone the street signs. Puffy white, cotton-like clouds cradling the most magnificent sky-blue-display I’ve encountered in a very long time. Or maybe they’ve been here all along and I’m just more attuned.

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10 Things to Consider Before Your Next Trip to Paris

1. First, skip the French for Traveler’s course at your local community college and invest in babble.com. Start now. You’re leaving tomorrow? Okay, learn these 17 phrases. At the very least you want to be able to order a glass of wine.   2. Paris is not New York City. You don’t “catch” a cab.

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Favorites List (8-30-14)

I always love it when fellow bloggers share their “favorites” lists. It feels like Christmas. Here’s mine. Best Food Writing I read this post quite some time ago and then again in June when I visited one of the best bookstores on the planet. I picked up a book called “Best Food Writing 2013” and

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