Wednesday Writing — Food in Classic Literature

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Hello, everyone.  Longtime followers know that occasionally I do posts about Writing for the Senses.  For me, smell and taste are the most powerful senses to evoke the imagination of the reader.  Maybe that’s why food and drink has taken a part in many classic stories and films.  There’s even a … More Wednesday Writing — Food in Classic Literature

Three Ingredients – 10: Liver, Za’atar, Sunflower Seeds

Since I started this culinary mystery serial, The Three Ingredients, I’ve been reading a lot of cooking blogs.  One of my favorites is Kooky Cookyng, written by Ishita.  She was kind enough to provide the three ingredients for today’s episode. Don’t be shy!  Leave a comment with three food-related “ingredients” to help keep this story going. … More Three Ingredients – 10: Liver, Za’atar, Sunflower Seeds

My Fortune Cookie

“You will be showered with good luch.” No… that’s exactly what my fortune cookie said.  Clearly there is a typo… but which is the real meaning? At this point I think it’s more likely that the intended word was “lunch.”  That makes no sense you say? Well if I were showered in good lunch, the food would … More My Fortune Cookie

Three Things Serial: 9 – Aspic, Empty Milk Bottles, Ice Cream

How different our food supply is from what it once was! A friend at work became very interested in the many unexpected things that lurk in our groceries.  She thought about serious questions, like “Where does it come from?” and “What goes into it?”  The answers were much more complicated than “From the grocery store” and “Seeds, sunshine, and … More Three Things Serial: 9 – Aspic, Empty Milk Bottles, Ice Cream