Feast
Sarah’s “feast” narratives include favorite recipes, as well as stories inspired by gatherings around the table. Touching tales of seasonal home cooking & entertaining provide an uplifting approach to the culinary arts that is rich in British nostalgia.
Paying homage to her roots, Sarah’s “live” narratives blend insights into her past with thoughts pertaining to her current home. These writings include personal reveries & glimpses into her everyday life for a contemplative escape.
A short autumnal tale set against the backdrop of the Virginian apple orchard.
Do you write a seasonal list of things to do? An inspired agenda for the coming months designed to bring you joy?
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Coincidence or fate? It’s a question I’ve never really considered before, that is until I happened upon a short story I started many months ago.
January began with some procrastination about what I didn’t accomplish in the previous twelve months. This year’s conference with myself was unusually intense.
Defined as “the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something,” inspiration has a terrible habit of evading us when we need it most.
Wander
Enraptured by exploration, Sarah’s enthusiasm for adventure began in early childhood. Forever dreaming of her next excursion, Sarah’s “wander” narratives effortlessly enchant, for a take on travel that awakens every sense.
A poem inspired by the landscape imagery of Emily & Zach Dorman of Alp & Isle.
A short tale inspired by Catia Lemmi’s stirring image & the transition of summer to autumn in Italy’s Tuscany.
Empty gondolas drifted along quiet canals, desolate outdoor tables remained unoccupied, & ordinarily busy waterways slowed to a never before seen pace.
A poem about the enchanting Adhan, otherwise known as the call to prayer, & how it’s heard from the many mosques that puncture the Istanbul horizon.
I began to feel giddy with excitement simply thinking about the many quintessential British Summertime experiences I'd missed, one of which was the long time tradition of an excursion to the seaside.
A refreshing Arnold Palmer. This perfect summer beverage combines sweet tea & tart lemonade to quench the thirst.
A tribute to summer, this heirloom tomato tart combines sweet onions & seasonal tomatoes for a favorite dish in our kitchen when the homegrown produce is fresh & ripe.
A simple & delicious shrimp boil for the summer, the perfect no-fuss back garden dinner with friends.
A simple recipe for a healthy, wholesome banana bread studded with plump raisins & chunks of walnuts.
Springtime means morels. I’m no mushroom hunter & this year they’re harder to come by than ever before, but this recipe helped to curb the craving!
I joined the quinoa party! Read how & get the recipe for this simple salad combining the ancient grain quinoa, roasted vegetables, & fresh herbs.
Beyond the fact that it’s tasty, knowing exactly what’s in my morning meal choice is wonderfully comforting. Not to mention it couldn’t be easier to make!
Easter wouldn't be Easter without overindulging on traditional hot cross buns. This relatively simple recipe yields twelve beautiful buns, perfect for an Easter brunch!