MANDARINS As a chiild, winter meals ended with the skins of mandarin oranges scattered all over the tablecloth. Citrus: Nature's candy during the quiet season, giving us just what we need.
NATURA MORTA Lady Emma Hamilton roses bloom in my garden from May through November. I speak to them in the early morning, as someone once told me they are listening. I take enormous pleasure in the discipline of deadheading and pruning them-and oh, what beauty they give.
THE FEEL OF A KITCHEN In my home, I crave the feeling of warm wood, rough linen, wool, imperfect ceramics, and worn metals. Objects that come with a story, that are passed down through generations, are the ones that carry the spirit. My father's paintings are displayed in abundance and inspire my work more than I could have ever anticipated. I say, make room for objects that move you.
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