published on LITERARY HUB "To Mary Frances food was a metaphor for living." By Ruth Reichl July 3, 2019 “Please don’t whisper,” whispers Mary Frances. Even reduced to the tiniest thread, her voice is imperious. The small house in the tawny Sonoma fields is quiet. She lies propped up in a large bed in a dark room.... Continue Reading →
La Briffe
https://ruthreichl.substack.com/ La Briffe is "A newsletter about cooking, eating and making life more delicious." It is written by Ruth Reichl. Here's a sample: My mother is leaning into the refrigerator, tongue clucking as she surveys a landscape of aging dishes. She is pulling out a bowl, sniffing it like a cat. Then she is scraping off the thick... Continue Reading →