There is more than the communion of bodies when bread is broken and wine drunk. –m.f.k. fisher
Food, friends and family are one way to celebrate life. Woven together with shared adventures, they become a story.
Since 1987, I have lived with my family in six countries on three continents. During our first years overseas, in Singapore, I discovered the writings of M.F.K. Fisher. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._F._K._Fisher
Her stories about people, places, and food have influenced and mentored me since that time. Fisher’s imagery weaves food and life experiences with relationships. It’s an important mingling. We are nourished by good food. We are nurtured by friendship and love with the people in our lives. She believed in not simply writing for oneself. Instead, write toward someone or something you love.
Therein lies the thread to my own stories. Set in Singapore, Cyprus, Taiwan, Germany, France, Latvia, Scotland, Spain, and America, I have tried to connect each one to family, friends, or to a place where I experienced a moment worth savouring and sharing.
In July 2016, Secret Eating, received an award for excellence in culinary writing by Les Dames d’Escoffier International. LDEI sponsors an annual contest for women writers in the area of food, fine beverages, or the arts of the table. The award was established by M.F.K. Fisher before she died in 1992.
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Magnifique! Loved reading this and I am so happy we enjoyed a visit with Colin, I will treasure that evening!
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I have thoroughly enjoyed every word in every blog! Keep it up!! You get the feelings, information and joy of each experience to your audience! Bravo!
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I should have read about egg coffee BEFORE pressing my own, to sit and read your blog I am inspired to try tomorrow! Love that Nico and just envisioning him with his confiture and the smile that he ALWAYS wears, is priceless. So happy that you are writing. It is something you do so well and sharing with those who love you is brilliant. I am headed to the farm en famille and will attempt to create Mimi’s stew tonight!! xx
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Loved all the stories. Made me hungry for the lovely food. Keep it up!
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These are amazing articles and I posted your blog on my Facebook page. Encore!
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I’ve only read the first page and already I am hooked, because MFK Fisher is perhaps my favorite author–I’ve read every one of her books–so I know I will love your posts!
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I will be one of your enthusiastic followers and cheer you on in this new endeavor!
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I wonder if I could look like one of those slim French ladies if I limit my diet to leek soup and cashew ricotta? Your writing is compelling. I want to read more about your tasting adventures.
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And we are eager to read more of them!
Great job on this most elegant and personable blog.
Folks will be lining up for second helpings, and then some.
Vive le blog de Wendy!
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