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Not a baker…
My name is Chaundra. I am NOT a baker. I do love baked goods, however. I just don’t enjoy making them. Baking: is the technique of prolonged cooking of food by dry heat acting by convection, and not by radiation, normally in an oven. I think it’s the “prolonged” part that turns me off. It’s so painstakingly precise too. You actually have to pay attention to detail, doling out exact measurements of each ingredient. Then! You have to wait, wait, and wait a lil more to see if it all turns out okay. That’s not my speed. I like to taste as I go and you can’t eat too much raw batter. Even if…
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About Life In Dishes
Every one of us has a Life in Dishes. Maybe yours is a fast food life, a frozen food life, a vegetarian life or a carb-free life. Whatever it is, the life in our food is undeniable. Dishes nourish us physically and spiritually, sometimes filling more than a natural hunger. A family recipe can instill pride and nostalgia. A subtle flavor may trigger memories from your childhood, a special vacation, your wedding night, a first love. This blog is about finding a Love life in dishes. Eat what you love, even if it means making it yourself. I hope these stories about food inspire you to do just that. Use the…
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Tortoise Soup
We all know the story of the tortoise and the hare. The former steadily and slowly moves toward the finish line, the latter swiftly assumes he’ll be victorious. I just realized I am the tortoise. Surely, I behaved much like the hare, thinking I would win, knowing I was well suited for the race. I had established talents, skills, but no focus, or direction. This left me scrambling – aimlessly flailing my arms and legs, watching the competition cruise on by toward “success” Then, somewhat like the hare, I just took myself out of the race, but not because I knew I could catch up, I stopped trying because…
