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Vicki Smith's avatar

I can relate to the need for alone time and the healing powers of a cooking project with a loved one. Thanks for sharing.

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Pat Willard's avatar

So necessary for sanity!

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Patricia A Branning's avatar

Great story. Thank you.

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Pat Willard's avatar

thanks! I'll tell my son!

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Ruby Unger's avatar

Frankly, if ANYONE called me "Toots", I'd roll over on my back howling for a belly rub. 🫠

Have you tried the jerk method with a double-bottomed stainless steel pan?

And I love spending time with you & Sam in your kitchen! ❤️

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Pat Willard's avatar

I raise good funny sons! My sister and I had an extensive discussion today about it's all about the right pan. I've come to swear on my thrift shop found pans.

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Nancy Harmon Jenkins's avatar

And don't you just love the way she says "butter"--I can imitate it but I have a hard time describing it. She sort of softens the double t in the middle and lifts up the r at the end, indicating that, despite her California youth, she actually comes from solid New England stock.

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Pat Willard's avatar

She sings it! And just the right word to sing

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