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I enjoy a good fable, parable, tale or story to help illustrate a lesson, prompt new thinking or reframe a problem. One that comes to mind really quick is the empty boat Tao story….. But in this post I want to share reviews and thoughts on six books gifted to me by August House in exchange […]
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My garden is not going gangbusters but I am enjoying a new CSA we are trying this summer, Growing Washington. Having so many colors and options to play with makes the peak of summer a great time to prepare food. Mixed in you might also find ways to integrate food from the larder to make way for […]
Read MoreI blog a lot about my so-called Asian life but I am actually (surprise surprise) Scottish. This year, I am looking to add more Scotch to my cooking routine (and on the rocks) as a way to keep my grandparents and heritage nearer to my heart (by that I mean, in my tummy), like this […]
Read MoreRoxanne, you don’t have to put on the red light Those days are over You don’t have to sell your body to the night Roxanne, you don’t have to wear that dress tonight Walk the streets for money You don’t care if it’s wrong or if it’s right Roxanne… Rest in Peace Roxanne – aka […]
Read MoreWinner! Winner! Chicken Dinner! The Perfect Roast Chicken (from Thomas Keller) Whole chicken, 2-3 lbs is pretty good size Kosher Salt (no iodine aftertaste here), plenty Cracked pepper if you like Other herbs, if you like, such as rosemary, thyme, sage If possible, start this the day before or morning of the chicken dinner. The […]
Read MoreThe Awkward Period, but hey, we have all been there….. some of us more than others, some may never leave (but that begs other issues.) Watching my little hens grow up, rapidly, made me reflect on my own growing up, in particular the awkward times of days gone by and yet to come. I must […]
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