Salt, Ink, & Soul
Writing on food, family, and identity
“I write so that our food, our struggles, and our stories are never forgotten, but carried forward as legacy.”
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Felix the Fox Collection
Gentle adventures from the Whispering Woods — stories of courage, friendship, and resilience for children, and for the adults who read beside them.
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Another Brick in the Wall
Sometimes the walls we build for protection become the very things that keep our anger, grief, and pain trapped inside. A morning walk and an old album reminded me that healing may begin with learning to put down the bricks.
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Learning to Hear My Own Voice
I’ve spent years learning to put my thoughts on paper, only to question whether they were worth reading. Now, as I consider narrating my own essays, I’m discovering that finding my voice and learning to hear it may be two entirely different journeys.
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New Mexican Red Chile Brownies: A Little Heat for a Cold Day
I can cook pretty well, but baking is another matter entirely. With fall arriving in New Mexico, I decided to try something different: chocolate brownies made with a full teaspoon of hot red chile. The result? Let’s just say I stopped what I was doing and said, “Oh my God!”
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Apparently, I’m a Sir Now
I still feel young inside. My wagon, slip-on shoes, and the noises I make when I stand up may suggest otherwise. A little humor about learning to accept being called “sir.”
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A Meal for One Still Deserves a Plate
I have always loved cooking. What I hadn’t learned was how to slow down and enjoy what I’d made. From rushed desk meals to taking a little more care with my plate, I’m discovering that cooking for one deserves attention, too.
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Jalapeño Popper Chicken: A Little Heat, a Lot of Comfort
Fall has arrived in New Mexico, but my kitchen still has a little Midwest. This jalapeño popper chicken combines creamy cheese, peppers, and an almond flour coating for a hearty meal that sticks to your ribs.
