You led me to a pewter windowTo climb intoOn starry nightsPulling back the cold thin gauze of the remaining winterRestless to fly through the forbidden dance of dreams and golden light We grabbed onto the silky moon and slid downBarely grazing overshiny shards of grassRestless to hearThe wise forestBlizzard-etched trees whirling a story about how…
Inspiration
Spring Ripens into Summer Mango Tartes
There is a consistent line seen outside my current window and surrounding the mango tree. A squirrel scurries up, then two rabbits, and a blue jay swoops in nosily. Each waits patiently for the other to finish. The squirrels make use of their ability to hold the orange flesh and flee to another side of…
The Pleasure of Touch in Homemade Pain Au Chocolat
The sense of touch is the most neglected in quarantine. Tactile pleasures ground humans to life and that is what makes cooking all the more enjoyable in this new world holding pattern. I was wrist-deep in soft, powdery flour. My hands formed a well, where I dissolved yeast into milk and water. I slowly moved…
June Cravings as the World Changes and Heals
It tastes of saltgazing at clouds that sway into familiar shapesFrom a childhood sprawled on grassWith ants crawling up tanned, play-streaked arms Seeing oceansAnd independent walks across unknown lands Those dreams imprinted on prickly bladesUnder sky-high trees honoringSummer’s first restless chorus June Change, Hope, and Healing This summer is not like any other I’ve experienced….
Spring in Paris
Sun-drenched flowersRainy afternoonsRosy, pillowed skiesA tender kiss goodnightMay I hope all of you and your loved ones are safe this Springtime in Parisxx
Weekend Inspiration — Strawberry Almond Cake
I woke up with a powerful craving after a restless night for something sweet, new, and just a touch decadent to nibble on throughout the day. This Strawberry Almond Tea Cake by Broma Bakery was incredibly delicious and easy to create. I made use of the abundance of slightly over-ripe strawberries in my refrigerator, and…