Stories
from Kitchen Therapy
As I write this, the sun is rising over volcanos in Guatemala. In the distance, Fuego (one of the largest and most active) occasionally greets the land with a...
We’ve got a bun in the oven. And CasaRock is celebrating. I couldn’t let National Biscuit Month slip away without paying honor to one of the most fun carbohydrates...
Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious. ~Reichl There’s something about a little kid eating spaghetti that makes my heart melt....
Maybe it’s because I shunned them as a child, mocking their taste and treating them like the misfit offspring of their larger and less attractive lookalike, cabbage. But now,...
This isn’t a language lesson. But it is a story of the power of social media, friendship, and kitchen therapy. My friend Angela lives in Moscow and works for...
I think the world would be a better place if what-nots were an official afternoon snack. When my friend Susie and I get together, things happen. A quiet afternoon...
So I guess it’s time for a confession. I deceived my husband. OK, so maybe “deceive” is too strong a word. But I may have – just perhaps –...
So, I’ve fed my feelings. Now I’m feeding my friend Susie’s. Her youngest daughter is off to college tomorrow. I remember exactly what that felt like – I was...
I am feeding my feelings. Don’t judge me. At least I’m feeding them lovely things. I had every intention of writing about a delightful little vegan dish I love,...
We’ve got company at CasaRock! And that deserves a sweet welcome. You see, this isn’t just any company – our friends who are missionaries in Argentina are enjoying a...
If a grocery list includes powdered sugar, chocolate, butter, oatmeal – plus fairy dust, ribbons, Sharpies, and craft sticks – I know it’s going to be the start of...
I tell folks I read cookbooks like romance novels and think recipes are love stories. And all it takes is a peek on my Flipboard to see that I’m...
