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making space
Since the only thing that might pull us back up is caring, it only makes sense that here, long after I’ve let my anger born of heartbreak and grief misplace, multiply, misdirect itself, let the enormity of my solitude turn into something I don’t know how to dispute with, something thick and heavy and suffocating, let the coldness thrash and fight under my skin, deeper still, in between the arches of my organs; here where the ground is always close and the fall is easy and I surrender to it often, lie without purpose for hours, it only makes sense that it is here, I decide to show up and surrender to the possibilities of the night. Show up to those who I deserted. Drawn to the sense of accomplishment, something I haven’t felt in a while, to memory of finished dish sending its aroma into the world and with it, wrapping the room with a strong sense of sweet nostalgia, I get up and decide to cook. I pick up my phone, type a message that reads “Dinner at mine @ 8PM, don’t bring anything” and before my courage deserts me again, drop it in our friends’ group chat, the way one would do when diffusing a bomb in the movies: one eye closed, snip at the wire, hoping for the best.
By Mesh Toraskar15 days ago in Feast
What Makes A Cook?
Despite sipping on a retired pornstar, I felt absolutely drunk. Like two giddy school girls, my mother and I ate in silence. While, every so often, looking up from our spoons to exchange a smile and a light laugh. Underneath the golden chandeliers of Savoy Grill glistened a rich, dark caramel, poured atop the apple tart tatin. A truly euphoric experience, it was.
By Katerina Petrou24 days ago in Feast
Split Pea Soup
It is winter and I require all things cozy around my house. One of my favorite cozy comfort food is homemade soup. Split Pea soup is one of my favorites and definitely meats the comfy, cozy benchmark. Here is my simple recipe for this delightful homemade soup.
By Dawn Beauchamp4 months ago in Feast
Eggs Benedict, simplified
First, here is a little background. There is a general misconception (mostly) that eating healthy implies following an array of complicated recipes which use lots of ingredients, many more spices, and take lots of time to prepare or/and cook. Many times in the past, I found myself searching for something new to prepare for my meals. There are lots of recipes with beautifully staged, photoshopped photos out there.
By Susan Fourtané4 months ago in Feast
Misappropriation and Culinary Creativity for a Lunar New Year
Tomorrow, 10th February 2024, marks the start of the new Lunar Year, and I wanted to create a recipe to mark the occasion. However, I have a fear that in my rush to "try new things" what I am actually doing is rather clumsily... God forbid, carelessly misappropriating a culture.
By Caroline Jane5 months ago in Feast
Sweet Memories of Pocky Sticks
I’ve always love how food preserves a memory.” — Piolo Pascual When my daughter was younger, she enjoyed nibbling on Japanese Pocky sticks. These tasty chocolate-dipped biscuit sticks were a delightful and convenient treat, creating unforgettable moments that we cherish to this day.
By B.R. Shenoy5 months ago in Feast
Freedom and Toasted Panettone with Salted Avocado
Whoever does not have two-thirds of his day for himself, is a slave, whatever he may be: a statesman, a businessman, an official, or a scholar. [Or a parent during the holidays] Nietzche – Human, All too Human [embellished by me]
By Caroline Jane6 months ago in Feast