A Homemade Life

Is the recipe for mending a broken heart one part recounting memories and another part crafting new ones in the kitchen?

Molly Wizenberg, after suffering the great loss of her father at a young age, turns to the kitchen for solace. In the process of telling the stories of her life, she shows how memories live in our minds, hearts and the foods we make and share. Delicious recipes abound in this lovely tale by the author of the popular food blog Orangette. From the quote by James Wright on the dedication page, “We know we are shining, / Though we cannot see one another.” you’ll be hooked and will enjoy this bittersweet slice of life tale. Chocolate cupcakes with bittersweet glaze for dessert, anyone?