I love a good Trader Joe’s trip and will keep my eyes open for the fog spread next time I’m there. And I’m always up for soup, even in here in sunny South Florida. My husband keep the house cold enough that soup is always a good idea. 🙂 Going to try the beef soup but with turkey.
What a warm and welcoming collection, Holly! I needed a lift today, and your writing gave me just that. My Honey is like your dad in terms of what he will eat, so my ability to experiment is nonexistent. I am reading The Underground Railroad by William Still. I purchased a copy from 1970 from Abe Books, and the descriptions of what each person did/went through/endured/escaped are mind-boggling and life-affirming, too, in that they each had to "choose" freedom, and with that came an ever-present danger. I love the way you thank each of your new readers. It gives me this warm feeling and also the realization that it is something I want to incorporate into my little Substack community. I am not a natural at creating a community with adults. Now, you give me a bunch of little children, and I am not just comfortable but energized by helping to create a caring community of learners. Thank you for your February Collection.
I want a vegan and gluten-free version of that Buffalo Chicken Flatbread! Looks so delicious. Maybe Jack will do it for me! 😊 I also didn't think I wanted kids, but having my daughter has been the single most transformative experience of my life and I wouldn't change it for the world! Loved everything about this Collection! xoxo
I love this post and the idea of lists. I tried to start this when I was on Medium, but it lasted one entry, ha! A way to share what is good, interesting on the Web or outside our own window. I am glad you are enjoying my Black Poet Spotlights, I have and still am discovering more writers and it's great!
As far as cooking, I'm spoiled since my husband is a Chef but I usually have the pleasure of making lunches. This past week though he cooked enough to pull me through most of the week. I did tweak a pasta dish though using his meat sauce. After the pasta was done and meat sauce thrown in, I added some leftover smothered cabbage I'd made, and WOW! Also baked a Peach Olive Oil Cake that turned out quite good.
I endorse flatbread...I endorse your efforts in the kitchen...I endorse trying one (or three) of my flatbread recipes...and I certainly embrace the shoutout - thanks!
Enjoyed all of this. Mostly the story of your child and the poem it inspired. Tony Evans is amazing in so many ways. Doesn't cornbread come out of a Jiffy box? :) Have a great weekend Holly!
I can't believe racism still exists. People should see people as just people. Why should it matter what color they are? I'm sorry to hear that it exists in your area.
I’ve never tried corn bread or fig spread but I feel like I’d really like both - off to investigate so thanks for that Holly and also your beautiful words about chasing the moon - I needed those today! ✨💫💜
Gosh, Holly, another terrific Collection - I feel I want to pack it ALL into my rucksack and carry it with me - the food, the recommended reading, the words, the love, the life!
Your poem has enchanted me all the way from my eyebrows to my toes, and it's made my eyes leak considerably. So, so beautiful. Thank you.
I'm going to see if I can make vegetarian versions of the Figgy Piggy and buffalo chicken dishes. They look too good to not at least try! And our Trader Joes is across the street from my favorite record store, so that's as good of reason as any, right?
P.S. Arugula is underrated. There's a local farm that sells it at the Farmer's market, and I will bike over just for them alone.
Great recipe suggestions! Our first stop every time we return to the States (after saying hello to the family) is Trader Joes. I stock up with as much as I can eat whilst we are in the US, then go again before we leave to stuff my bags full of whatever I can legally carry back to the UK. My friends here have been forced to listen to me wax on and on about all the cool things you can get at TJs. There is really nothing like it here, sadly. But I'm inspired for my next trip and also how to improvise those recipes with the lovely food we do get here. Thanks for the round up!
I love a good Trader Joe’s trip and will keep my eyes open for the fog spread next time I’m there. And I’m always up for soup, even in here in sunny South Florida. My husband keep the house cold enough that soup is always a good idea. 🙂 Going to try the beef soup but with turkey.
I love the robins looking after their own! Birds are the best. But also: birds seem to look out for other birds that aren't their own species: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/05/180521143827.htm Much for us to learn from, there...
And don't get me started on crows: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191211-crows-could-be-the-smartest-animal-other-than-primates
What a warm and welcoming collection, Holly! I needed a lift today, and your writing gave me just that. My Honey is like your dad in terms of what he will eat, so my ability to experiment is nonexistent. I am reading The Underground Railroad by William Still. I purchased a copy from 1970 from Abe Books, and the descriptions of what each person did/went through/endured/escaped are mind-boggling and life-affirming, too, in that they each had to "choose" freedom, and with that came an ever-present danger. I love the way you thank each of your new readers. It gives me this warm feeling and also the realization that it is something I want to incorporate into my little Substack community. I am not a natural at creating a community with adults. Now, you give me a bunch of little children, and I am not just comfortable but energized by helping to create a caring community of learners. Thank you for your February Collection.
Lovely suggestions--culinary & literary! The garage mahal post was so fun!
Great, now I want to make a beef stew that I have time for AND IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!
I want a vegan and gluten-free version of that Buffalo Chicken Flatbread! Looks so delicious. Maybe Jack will do it for me! 😊 I also didn't think I wanted kids, but having my daughter has been the single most transformative experience of my life and I wouldn't change it for the world! Loved everything about this Collection! xoxo
I love this post and the idea of lists. I tried to start this when I was on Medium, but it lasted one entry, ha! A way to share what is good, interesting on the Web or outside our own window. I am glad you are enjoying my Black Poet Spotlights, I have and still am discovering more writers and it's great!
As far as cooking, I'm spoiled since my husband is a Chef but I usually have the pleasure of making lunches. This past week though he cooked enough to pull me through most of the week. I did tweak a pasta dish though using his meat sauce. After the pasta was done and meat sauce thrown in, I added some leftover smothered cabbage I'd made, and WOW! Also baked a Peach Olive Oil Cake that turned out quite good.
I endorse flatbread...I endorse your efforts in the kitchen...I endorse trying one (or three) of my flatbread recipes...and I certainly embrace the shoutout - thanks!
Enjoyed all of this. Mostly the story of your child and the poem it inspired. Tony Evans is amazing in so many ways. Doesn't cornbread come out of a Jiffy box? :) Have a great weekend Holly!
I read Persuasion for the first time last year. Had a similar thought!
Another nice collection Holly!
I can't believe racism still exists. People should see people as just people. Why should it matter what color they are? I'm sorry to hear that it exists in your area.
I’ve never tried corn bread or fig spread but I feel like I’d really like both - off to investigate so thanks for that Holly and also your beautiful words about chasing the moon - I needed those today! ✨💫💜
Gosh, Holly, another terrific Collection - I feel I want to pack it ALL into my rucksack and carry it with me - the food, the recommended reading, the words, the love, the life!
Your poem has enchanted me all the way from my eyebrows to my toes, and it's made my eyes leak considerably. So, so beautiful. Thank you.
The Buffalo chicken flatbread looks delicious. I haven’t had success with arugula so maybe I’ll give it another chance. 😀
I'm going to see if I can make vegetarian versions of the Figgy Piggy and buffalo chicken dishes. They look too good to not at least try! And our Trader Joes is across the street from my favorite record store, so that's as good of reason as any, right?
P.S. Arugula is underrated. There's a local farm that sells it at the Farmer's market, and I will bike over just for them alone.
Great recipe suggestions! Our first stop every time we return to the States (after saying hello to the family) is Trader Joes. I stock up with as much as I can eat whilst we are in the US, then go again before we leave to stuff my bags full of whatever I can legally carry back to the UK. My friends here have been forced to listen to me wax on and on about all the cool things you can get at TJs. There is really nothing like it here, sadly. But I'm inspired for my next trip and also how to improvise those recipes with the lovely food we do get here. Thanks for the round up!