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Greetings. I’m Jessica.

Whether sipping away at a cup of loose-leaf tea, plunging my nose into a glass of cabernet franc, or fiddling with new uses for my rye sourdough starter, I am game for an adventure when it comes to food. Eating and drinking don’t merely sustain us; they are meant for our joy. I am a firm believer in the good reality of this journey called life, and invite you to join me in discovering myriad ways to get lost in wonder. Read more

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Cinnamon-Chocolate Loaf made with a common kitchen scrap. Can you guess what? Anyone have any good savory oatmeal recipes or ideas? Here’s one we tried the other day—miso, scallions, sesame seeds, black garlic… it was tasty, but more what we’d want to eat for lunch or dinner. Time for a little soul care this rainy afternoon. For me, that means a cup of tea, a biscuit, and probably listening to an episode of @emilypfreeman ‘s The Next Right Thing podcast. Journal and pen nearby, of course, in the event I want to process something. My morning read. Last week, @keelia.clarkson and I had the pleasure of releasing a podcast episode with @aundikolber. What a pleasure it was to have her share her remarkable, gentle strength with us and our listeners. 🥂 Here’s to my first pupusa experience almost exactly one year ago. My dear friend Eva took me to a lovely Salvadoran joint down in the Springs. I was sold. I’ve been making my own curtido and pupusas ever since. I’ve been so inspired by a cookbook called The Sioux Chef, featuring indigenous foods of North America. (Hence the amaranth crackers in the background.) It amazes me how much is edible right outside our doors—along our roads, paths, rivers… in our fields…. It’s been a lovely morning of bread baking. Finally made English muffins again, too. (Psst… you can grab that recipe on This Real Journey! 😉) Fried rice is a great example of what leftovers can become in a well-stocked kitchen with a bit of creativity. Feeling kind of bookish in this early morning light. Sitting down with a cup of tea, grateful for a new day and filled with hopeful anticipation of what it may bring.