Simple Recipes: Stories
Simple Recipes: Stories Author Madeline Thien Publisher Back Bay Books Ordering Information Ms. Thien has crafted a collection of short stories examining the sometimes painful realities of relationships. She considers ties familiar to every woman; bonds to one's Self, friends, family, and loves. The Unspoken, the private undercurrent within every relationship, is the primary focus of each story. Ms Thien artfully wields her understated descriptions, revealing the truth of her character's lives. She quietly peels back the public mask, leaving bare the actual meanings of awkward silences, years of disappointment, or unspoken family secrets.
"Simple Recipes" is both thoughtfully-written and thought-provoking. The
reader will be hard pressed not to find a familiar experience or emotion in
Ms. Thien's stories.
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Summer Harvest Tea
Before the cool weather sets in, enjoy the bounty of your herb, flower and vegetable gardens by giving a Summer Harvest Tea Party. Plan your theme around the garden, invite friends and family. Don't make it a formal affair, but rather a way to celebrate everyone's gardens and share produce, flowers, seeds and advice.
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Harvesting and Using Summer Squash
Summer squash is one of my favorite vegetables. I love the yellow summer squash in particular. They should be harvested while still tender, when they have a "glossy" appearance and are still small. You will most likely need to harvest daily once they start to appear.
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