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hardlikearmour
May 19, 2012
I can't say anything new about this, but know that it moved me to tears. Your writing is exquisite. I particularly loved your paragraph on food writing; your use of metaphor was inspired.
Burnt O.
May 17, 2012
Read this while Carla Bruni's cover of "You Belong to Me" was playing. Need a hanky. Thanks for such a moving, evocative piece.
Brette W.
May 17, 2012
Thank you so much for all of your wonderful comments -- so blown away by how this has been received! Really appreciate all of your kind words.
Ashish N.
May 17, 2012
I forgave but didn't forget. This one line sums up everything. If only everyone could forgive and move on :)
boulangere
May 17, 2012
I'm crossing my fingers that this lovely, evocative piece of writing will be the beginning of a book to follow. Because I'm very much looking forward to reading it.
em-i-lis
May 17, 2012
I am really excited about this new addition to food52. And thank you, Brette, for so beautifully helping kick things off.
Nozlee S.
May 17, 2012
Actually Brette's is the second in this series -- don't miss Lukas Volger's equally beautiful essay that got us started:
http://www.food52.com/blog/3440_lucas_luscious_lemon_bars_a_gift_from_mom
http://www.food52.com/blog/3440_lucas_luscious_lemon_bars_a_gift_from_mom
em-i-lis
May 17, 2012
Oh yes, sorry not to have been clearer. I just meant thanks to Brette for helping Lukas and food52 in kicking off this great series!!
duclosbe1
May 17, 2012
What a wonderful story. I love your writing! Thank you for sharing this with us.
fiveandspice
May 16, 2012
Brette, this is heart wrenching, and warming. Thank you for sharing these memories. You've expressed yourself perfectly.
Kitchen B.
May 16, 2012
Love, love, love the writing. And that you shared your heart with us. There's so much love shining through, I'm glad you got another chance to see your dad anew.
healthierkitchen
May 16, 2012
Thank you for sharing this, Brette. So glad you found your way to cooking and your father.
cookingProf
May 16, 2012
Lovely essay. Hold on to the sweet memories of your cooking with your dad. They will become even more precious and comforting with the passage of time.
meganvt01
May 16, 2012
Beautiful essay. The themes are familiar to me and I appreciate your sharing.
Shalini
May 16, 2012
I really enjoyed reading this compelling piece, very brave of you to share your thoughts with us so succinctly.
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