I've been thinking about this post for several weeks now, I like how writing can sit and marinate in the reader. Last night I was going through old posts on my website and came across a post from 2016, where I included these words written by my friend Eshun -
"For the last 2 years I’ve vacationed at the cottage with alternately a big bag of art supplies, a digital SLR, a shiny new journal… all so that I can *explore* my creativity. And somehow, guiltily, I never get around to doing much with them. Mostly because I’m busy scouring cookbooks and playing with recipes and the bounty of the seasons in our over-stocked island kitchen. Last night was hot and steamy when I shaped sourdough and turned the remaining sour cherries into jam, and I suddenly realized that this IS my creativity. That despite it all, cooking is what I do for self-expression and even fun. And that knowledge made my morning toast taste even sweeter…"
thought you'd enjoy this Sally - a kindred spirit.
PS - I've been carrying around my art supplies for two months and I all have is a small painting of forget me nots! how telling.
I love this so much, also it's a perfectly valid form of creativity. And as an aside I carried a new small journal around Japan for two weeks with intentions of journaling all my food adventures, I still have a week to complete and I've been home since Saturday. Thank god for iPhone photos🤷🏻♀️. And you're correct, writing and creativity can sit and muddle around in your mind making you think beyond its bounds. I'm glad this one sat with you xx
What a wonderful read Sally xxx
Thanks Deb
Oh Susan again you've made my day. So very kind with your compliments xx
I've been thinking about this post for several weeks now, I like how writing can sit and marinate in the reader. Last night I was going through old posts on my website and came across a post from 2016, where I included these words written by my friend Eshun -
"For the last 2 years I’ve vacationed at the cottage with alternately a big bag of art supplies, a digital SLR, a shiny new journal… all so that I can *explore* my creativity. And somehow, guiltily, I never get around to doing much with them. Mostly because I’m busy scouring cookbooks and playing with recipes and the bounty of the seasons in our over-stocked island kitchen. Last night was hot and steamy when I shaped sourdough and turned the remaining sour cherries into jam, and I suddenly realized that this IS my creativity. That despite it all, cooking is what I do for self-expression and even fun. And that knowledge made my morning toast taste even sweeter…"
thought you'd enjoy this Sally - a kindred spirit.
PS - I've been carrying around my art supplies for two months and I all have is a small painting of forget me nots! how telling.
I love this so much, also it's a perfectly valid form of creativity. And as an aside I carried a new small journal around Japan for two weeks with intentions of journaling all my food adventures, I still have a week to complete and I've been home since Saturday. Thank god for iPhone photos🤷🏻♀️. And you're correct, writing and creativity can sit and muddle around in your mind making you think beyond its bounds. I'm glad this one sat with you xx
You are an artist with food but also with your writing, creating inviting, delicious wordscapes! An early morning delight!