That Part Was True by Deborah McKinlay

Author:Deborah McKinlay
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Grand Cnetral Pubclishing
Published: 2014-02-04T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Jack sliced fennel, put it into a cut crystal bowl, and added lemon and sugar, vinegar and cream. Then he seasoned it and put the bowl into the refrigerator.

I am cooking these days, he’d written to Eve:

for a vegetarian. It’s a challenge, but I may actually be up to it. I prefer these small hills now, these lower mounds. When I’m faced with a mountain to conquer, I just end up kicking the damn thing. Maybe I’m past the big climbs. I find myself wanting to stick it out here in the lowlands with just a few minor challenges to remind me I’m still breathing. I want to rest up a bit.

Did you decide on a dinner for the engagement party? Or did drinks and canapés win out? I don’t know London well, but I’ve heard of the Connor. Swell, I thought, real swell. I betcha the folks in those kitchens can find their way around a blini.

Jack

I’m sending you, hopefully unscathed, a jar of my favorite chili jelly. Serve it with corn fritters. You’ll thank me.

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