Thirty-Six Years That’s how long this Thanksgiving day potluck has been going on. I haven’t been there for all of them…but thirty years ago I came to my first, when Duncan was not quite two years old. Here are some 2018 photos—30 years later! Over the years we have become more than friends. We have […]
When Words Fail, There is Love
When Words Fail, There is Love Yesterday: I cook. I bake. I slip out to the store for more onions. I return, and cook and bake some more. After receiving an early morning message that my friend has lost the family home in a fire (not one of the fires in CA) I spring into action […]
The Ritual of Making the Thanksgiving Meal and Recipe for Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
The Ritual of Making the Thanksgiving Meal and A Recipe for Pumpkin Chiffon Pie Early every Thanksgiving morning, my grandmother, Geeg, got up at what felt like the crack of dawn, came into the kitchen and began the ritual of making the Thanksgiving meal. It was a ritual that started days before. I remember opening […]
With a Little Help from My Friends
I want to make sure that I write about things that you are interested in—things that will keep you coming back for more. Your comments will help me to know just what that is.
Forever Young
Forever Young For three plus years I have been dedicating my pies to my dear friend Jenny. Today she lost her battle with cancer. She will also be in my heart and forever young. Many of you who have taken my workshops will remember me putting an intention for her health and healing into my bowl […]