What a week

Because of you.

Heads up: Earnestness ahead.

Because you purchased I Dream of Dinner and subscribed to this Substack and recommended my recipes, people in tall buildings in big cities let me work on projects that fill me with so much joy.

Last week was an incredible one that happened because of your support. I can’t say much yet, but you can probably connect the dots… It was one of those weeks where a bunch of — kind, talented — people got to play together and make something I feel so dang excited about.

I cried every day from the swell of happiness, laughter, and support. The nor’easter (and its power outages) couldn’t even shake us. I usually keep my daily life to myself, but I’m making this thing for you, and because of you. So thank you.

Oh how we squiggled.

Ellie borrowed all this from friends and strangers. Also on set: a one-month-old baby and three dogs (none of them mine).

Abby from Orient Linen Co. lent us “a few” linens.

Anna made the most beautiful food, including a sandwich with Thea’s focaccia.

Clockwise from left: Era Ceramics, Whiskey & Clay, Alex Marshall & Sarah Kersten all sent ceramics to play with.

Jasmine surprised the crew with this.

There were bran muffins toasted in butter for breakfast.

There was even an osage orange hill?

If I’m quieter around here the next few months, just know it’s because there’s more to come…!