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Bill Laskin's avatar

I’m exhausted just reading this. Enjoy the farmers market!

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Melissa Ludtke's avatar

For starters, I simply love the notion of a cottage ... not a house, not a condo, not an apartment, not even a walk-up, but a cottage. Eager to see a photo, but for now I have an image in my head. Loving your adventures. Sends me in two directions - never shall I even cook myself dinner again, or I will up my game considerably by trying some of the recipes I've printed out, put in a pile in the kitchen and never looked at again!

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Lisa Laskin's avatar

Melissa, I think you need to watch Ratatouille, a family favorite of ours. The whole idea of that movie is that anyone can cook!

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Sarah CS.'s avatar

What a wonderful place you are in! You are such a lovely writer that it makes it all the more interesting to learn about your adventure!

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Lili's avatar

Wow wow wow! Sounds amazing. You're an inspiration! And great fun to read–footnotes and all! Thanks for sharing a taste of your adventure! (Sorry for all the exclamation marks, but damn!)

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Charl's avatar

Living vicariously

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Lisa Laskin's avatar

Charlotte, you need to figure out a way to get yourself here, either as a student or working. You would adore everything!

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Meg A's avatar

I do like CDCA, but may I humbly suggest The Affinageés (those who have been aged like fine cheese)?

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Lisa Laskin's avatar

oooh, that is good.

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John K Sisk's avatar

Lisa, thanks so much for sharing! You're a very talented writer as well! I was a bit disappointed to see some milk in what appeared to be "plastic"jugs? Also, the entire description reminds me of the small(about 60 cows, as I remember) dairy farm in mid-state NY. They had a mix of jersey and guernseys, chickens(who ruled the roost), pigs and a couple of beef cattle. Organic before we knew it was organic! Every child should spend some time on a SMALL dairy farm. Thanks for a huge smile this morning!

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Lisa Laskin's avatar

lol needs must, and all that. We go through more dairy than the cows can produce, so have to outsource some. Indeed, it is an idyllic lifestyle!

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Andrea Shapiro's avatar

Sounds wonderful! I'm so excited to hear about your adventure. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!

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Susie W. Jones's avatar

Lisa. Marvelous writing. Can almost hear the birds and taste the bread.

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