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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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I feel so honored and humbled by the reviews (you!) our lovely listeners have been leaving about Dear Wallflower for @keelia.clarkson and I. The ordinary is charged with the extraordinary—we need only slow down enough to recognize it. How does one make the perfect cup of tea? See my post on @wallflowerjournalofficial today for 5 simple steps. The view from where I sit. Early morning tea with an encouraging podcast. The extraordinary hidden in the ordinary. Do you pause to worship our gracious Creator when you cut into a simple red cabbage? Open a pomegranate to mine the gems there? Friends, it’s a good day. Hope Well wine is here. These beautiful wines are the fruit of Mimi Casteel’s tremendous love of the land, her immense attention to the winemaking process, and the fact that she sees herself first as a farmer. You can’t make good wine without good grapes, and you can’t get good grapes without good soil. I love looking forward to leftovers. It means I really nailed it at dinner time the night before! Just tried a pasta with tofu “feta” based on @theguthealthmd ‘s great cookbook. Seriously. This tofu feta will blow your mind. I can’t wait for lunch! Evidence of time well spent in good company. Tea was sipped. Cake was enjoyed. Conversation was had. Being friends can be active as well as a passive reality in the background. Who will you sit down to tea with and be friends with this week? ☕️🫖🍰 My new go-to quick and easy meal. Shelled edamame with soba noodles and your choice of greens.