I am back on track, working on my cookbook and on alternate days putting my real life story together. My goal is to test all recipes for the book during the month of January.
February will be the month of more testing by my family and friends and a constant effort of writing and editing recipes, taking pictures and deciding which dishes are truly suited for this book.
The other day as I chopped onions and garlic, peeled sweet potatoes and pulled together a fragrant red curry, Sumaya stood watching and listening to my back and forth reasoning regarding the cookbook. I told her that this seemed like part of my legacy and something that I wanted to complete. Thirty five years spent stirring sauces, adding spices, visiting neighbors to watch them cook and inviting people into my home for meals and to take part in my culinary adventures. Delivering trays lined with cream puffs, lemon bars and decadent chocolate tidbits. Taking informal lessons on Moroccan Couscous, Indian curries and Palestinian Maclube. Afterall it felt as if my children had been raised in the kitchen and had become amazing home cooks in their own right. She nodded her head, her shiny manicured nails gripping a mug of curry topped with a large spoon of yogurt. She smiled and clicked her fingertips on the glass counter and then asked me one simple question, “What would you give to have a book of your grandmother Elva’s recipes?” And with her words I gathered new motivation to work on my legacy.
Hi Lynn..Your recipes look amazing and your writing is so expressive Lynn. I hope you are writing your cookbook with some of the culinary stories of the journey.
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I was debating on that Sharon? I would like to
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You make me hungry, such wonderful descriptions! I say its a great idea! 🙂
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Thanks so much dear JOY!
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Very welcome!! Great to see your posts again, gotta get caught up now. 🙂
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Thanks JOY! Good to see you
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All of these treats look delish!! Let me know when you finish your cookbook, I want to get a copy!! 🙂
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Thanks so much Lisa!
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You’re welcome!
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Please consider adding the stories behind the recipes. I love cookbooks with a little more substance that just a recipe. I always want to know just why this recipe got included, what makes it special and who loved it so much that it became a family favorite. Good luck this month. That is quite a goal you’ve set.
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Wow I really appreciate your input and I have gone back and forth on this idea so now I will totally do it! Thanks again!
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Yes, I agree with her! I love small stories behind the recipes. It will be a hit for sure!
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Oh what a wonderful book this will be ! I’m so excited for you and your family!
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Thank you dear Mimi ❤️
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Not only does the food look amazing, but I love that square plate. Also that first photo is truly inspired with the landscape being mirrored by the plated delicacy.
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Thanks so much dear Peter xx
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I’m sure your cookbook will be absolutely amazing!!
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Thanks PJ xoxoxo
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xoxoxox
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I cannot wait for your cookbook to be published, Lynn. Your family benefits a lot form it, I guess… lol!
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Thanks Erika ❤️❤️
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You are welcome 😊
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Deliciousness! Indeed, a wonderful legacy, with so much of you and your family in each meal. (K)
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Thanks so much dear K!
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I love your book of poetry, Lynn, looking forward to the cook book too.
Leslie
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Thanks so much dearest Leslie xo
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xoxo
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I feel so so sorry for your test subjects, Lynn… NOT! Lol. Sounds delicious. Have fun. 🙂
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hahaha wish you were here!
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Those dishes sound and look yummy! I’m looking forward to the cookbook!
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Thanks Deborah!
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Thank you so much Lynn, me too! xx
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WHYWHYWHY CANT I BE A NEIGHBOR OF YOURS!!!! I would be there every day with fork in hand. You wouldn’t even have to let me in. I’ll eat on the stoop!
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That would be so cool Colleen!!!
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It really would 🙂
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Lynz, You can send samples of the food you make that will go into your cookbook and I lol be happy to try them! LoL!
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Oh I wish dear!
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what great inspiration!!
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Good luck with your book and will surely be a success as you have great writing skills.
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Everything looks delicious. Wish I lived closer I could be a taste tester! 😉
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Your life story and your cookbook, centerpieces to your life. This is wonderful that you are working on them both.
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Lynn, I hope you know how endlessly talented you are. I look forward to hearing more about your cook book.
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You are so kind my sweet Ina!!!!!!!
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I look forward to your cookbook and think it’s a fabulous idea!
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Thanks so much!
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🙂
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They look so delicious
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Thank you so much 😊
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Looks so-oo superb! Welcome back Lyn and a Happy New year to you and your family!
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Thank you!
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This is VERY exciting! The pictures look gorgeous! I can hardly wait.
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Thanks so much
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Oh yes, please add stories about the recipes, maybe not all but your favorite ones. It would really add you to the cookbook. !! I can’t wait to cook your recipes in my kitchen. YOuir doing a great job!! XXX
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Thanks so much!! xoxo
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Reblogged this on Sarah's Attic Of Treasures and commented:
Lynn’s cookbook is out and it’s wonderful.
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Thanks so much Sarah!
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