When I was a little girl, giving and receiving Valentine’s Day cards was what February 14th was all about. What great fun we had opening our pile of brightly cartooned cards, eating candy hearts with sweet sayings. I can still remember the childish nervousness I felt as I slipped my own tiny cards into my […]
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The heart of food
Only the pure in heart can make a good soup. – Ludwig van Beethoven Food and love. For me the two go hand in hand. And, no, this isn’t a post about romantic moonlit dinners. With many of my close friendships and family members, I have a clear memory of a dish, a drink, a […]
Love at first sight
Before Big Papa and I became an item I spent a few years in the land of internet dating. Clicking on a profile is the first step down fantasy lane. You see a picture or two and read a bit about the person. Sometimes they answer standard questions, like “Would you rather be at the […]