Myth Makers

“Myth must be kept alive. The people who can keep it alive are the artists of one kind or another. The function of the artist is the mythologization of the environment and the world”. – Joseph Campbell

“The job of the storyteller is to speak the truth. But what we feel most deeply can’t be spoken in words alone. At this level, only images connect. And here, story becomes symbol; symbol is myth. And myth is truth.”  – Alan Garner

Cookbook For Poor Poets & Others

This afternoon I was rummaging through some storage boxes where I had placed some cookbooks and I found one of my old favorites, A Cookbook for Poor Poets (and others), by Ann Rodgers.

I purchased this book back in the 70’s and had a great time reading it and trying some of the recipes. Three of my favorite recipes were the Skillet Scones, Irish Soda Bread, and Chicken With Parmesan.

My friend Diane always loved the Caramel Peaches recipe and would ask me to make it for her whenever she came to visit. There are so many yummy recipes in this book and if you can find a copy, I would highly recommend adding it to your personal cookbook library.