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Author Spotlight: Ana Linden – 8: It’s in a Jar of Jam(This Is How We Eat)
Ana Linden, Chapter 8, “It’s in a Jar of Jam” Ana’s chapter weaves childhood memory, cultural history, and personal reflection through the image of a simple jar of peach jam. From moments of scarcity to holiday sweets and saved citrus zest, she shows how small ingredients can carry the weight of an era. Food becomes… — read more
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Author Spotlight: Joseph J. Dwyer – 7: Food Is Faith: A Western Hindu’s Journey (This Is How We Eat)
Joseph J. Dwyer, Chapter 7, “Food Is Faith: A Western Hindu’s Journey” Joseph’s chapter explores his deep appreciation for Indian cuisine and the spiritual grounding he finds within it. What began as dining with a cultural group, a second home, and a love of flavor grew into something more layered, where dal, roti, and chai… — read more
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Author Spotlight: Mabel Kwong – 6: Solo Dining and Chineseness (This Is How We Eat)
Mabel Kwong, Chapter 6, “Solo Dining and Chineseness” Mabel’s chapter opens with a simple but bold declaration: a table for one. As she sits down to enjoy dumplings alone, she reflects on cultural expectations, independence, and the quiet courage it can take to claim space in settings built for togetherness. Her meal of Chines dumplings… — read more
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Author Spotlight: Carol Ann Taylor – 5: Seasoned by Time and Place (This Is How We Eat)
Carol Ann Taylor, Chapter 5, “Seasoned by Time and Place” Carol’s chapter traces her journey from post-rationing Britain to a broader world of flavors, showing how time and geography shape what we trust and place on our plates. She reflects on learning to cook from scratch, building confidence one recipe at a time, and remaining… — read more
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Author Spotlight: Gary A. Wilson – 4: Unique Ritual of Pancakes (This Is How We Eat)
Gary’s chapter captures the playful invention of a family tradition that began with a snowy morning and a father determined to add vegetables to breakfast. What started as an experiment with carrot-filled pancakes became a ritual his children would come to expect and defend. The kitchen becomes a space of creativity, laughter, and shared memory.… — read more
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Author Spotlight: Marnie Birch – 3: Conversations over Cream (This Is How We Eat)
Marnie Birch, Chapter 3, “Conversations over Cream” Marnie’s chapter brings us into the bustling rhythm of farm life as a new bride enters a large, hardworking family where food is abundant and hospitality is serious business. What first feels overwhelming—thick cream, towering scones, long Sunday meals—gradually becomes a source of grounding and belonging. Through vivid… — read more
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Author Spotlight: Nancy Franz – 2:”Nancy’s Potatoes” (This Is How We Eat)
Nancy Franz, Chapter 2, “Nancy’s Potatoes” In this chapter, Nancy’s potatoes emerge as a culinary symbol of family, tradition, and generosity. Although the recipe originated with her mother, who got the recipe from someone else, Nancy has made it her own through years of practice, turning it into a dish that people ask her to… — read more
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Author Spotlight: Donna Connolly – 1: Burnt Toast (This Is How We Eat)
Donna Connolly is a contributing author to This Is How We Eat (2026), a collection of stories exploring how eating shapes memory, identity, and connection. Donna Connolly, Chapter 1, “Burnt Toast” Donna’s chapter begins with a simple kitchen mishap while she is caring for her mother. What starts as burnt toast gently unfolds into a… — read more
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Robbie Cheadle When the Bombs Fell
Today’s post is to share about Robbie Cheadle’s children’s book, While the Bombs Fell. Short Book Blurb: “While the Bombs Fell follows a young girl growing up in rural England during World War II, where air raids and rationing press in on daily life. Told through memory and lived detail, the story captures how ordinary… — read more
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: POET NICOLE SARA
Today’s post is to feature poet and author Nicole Sara Update March 3, 2026: Prior’s Amazon 5-star reviews are live for both books,The Blues and the Beautiful and Rhyming Dreams. Top strengths for both books? This poet uses colors and sensory words to let you feel her original approach to weaving toegther nature and humanity… — read more
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