If bread, the staff of life, feeds the body; stories nourish the soul. –Alex Morritt
We tell ourselves stories in order to live. –Joan Didion
Family, friends, and food are ways to celebrate life. There is a communion of spirits when you mix these ingredients together. Stir in shared adventures anywhere in the world and a story is ready to be told.
From 1987-2018, I lived with my family in six countries; Singapore, Cyprus, Taiwan, Germany, France, and the home-base in Colorado, USA. During our early years overseas, while living in Singapore, I discovered the books of M.F.K. Fisher [1908-1992].
Fisher wrote about people, places and food in settings from California to France. Reading her books was influential to my own story telling. It’s a metaphoric recipe. We are nourished by good food. We are nurtured by great friendships and love.
Therein lies the thread to my writing. It’s not always about food, but there is always an adventure or friendship or love.
Since we repatriated to living in the U.S., in 2018, my stories have evolved into writing about people or ideas as well as remembrances of our overseas life. Perhaps the byline for A Taste of Mind should become “window to a life”.
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Contact email: windowtoalifeoverseas@gmail.com
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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