Category: Movable Feast
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How Do We Enjoy the Daily Feast
Why does the bounty in front of me feel heavy?Why do I taste gratitude and guilt with every bite? Because when I look toward Palestine,I see a world split in two—those who have a phone and therefore a voice,and those…
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A Sneaky Persimmon
This afternoon I wandered out to my friends’ olive orchard, where one sunburst persimmon tree—heavy with golden fruit—stood like a jeweled guest among the silver leaves. Arnelle had just cut me a few branches for decor, their bright orbs glowing…
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A New Cicada in Town
Cicadas Financier that’s a first! A financier is a small, rich French almond cake with a moist, buttery texture and a slightly crisp edge. It’s made primarily with almond flour (or ground almonds), brown butter (beurre noisette), egg whites, powdered…
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French Autumn
French autumn breathes in gold— the harvest waves surrender,a slow unfolding of time’s intent. Mulberry leaves spin in soft descent.Sunflowers, once proud,bow their sun-dried heads. Chestnuts, in their prickly casing,and pumpkins dot the fields—each an autumn testament. Cèpes rise above…
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Chocolate Marshmellow Cookies
My mother bakes generously, and always with purpose. There’s never any tiptoeing around the kitchen with her she knows what she is doing even with her eyes closed. She bakes often—nearly every day—and it’s never just for herself. Someone’s dropping…
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BlackBerry Pie Making Lesson
First, find your blackberry bramble and pick four cups of fresh, handpicked blackberries. They should be plump and have a glossy coat. Set them aside while you prepare the crusts. In a separate bowl, stir together three-quarters of a cup…