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Over the last several months, I’ve been on a relentless nonfiction bender. I devoured this fascinating book by Stephen King on the craft of writing, this book by a Japanese novelist and marathoner about running and writing, this page turner by a neurosurgeon whose personal near death experience defied what he knew to be true about the brain and this book by Malcolm Gladwell about what makes successful people successful. I’m only one chapter into An Everlasting Meal by Tamar Adler and I’m already eager to share with you what I’ve learned in just 17 short pages. Continue reading ›
When I go on vacation, I’m often inspired by a local dish I want to rush back and try in my own kitchen. I get all caught up in the glow of enough sleep, nowhere to be, more sun-infused Vitamin D than is probably recommended and fruity poolside drinks served on a tray carried by someone who is very interested in making me happy. It’s hard not to smile. It’s hard not to feel confident and fearless. I blame this vacation-induced bravado for last summer making me think I could replicate