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Apr 25Liked by Deborah Way

This is beautiful and bittersweet. The image of you crunching on a raw potato slice, wonโ€™t leave me soon!

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I thought the same, thank you for reading ๐Ÿ’“

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Apr 25Liked by Deborah Way

Food is one of my connections to my mom as well. Thanks for reminding me of the many ways love shows up.

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๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ’“

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May 5Liked by Deborah Way

My mom made the best tomato sandwiches, and every time I eat one, I think it would be just a little better if she had spread her love on it.... food is such a part of being cared for. Sweet entry. Thanks for writing.

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I would like to know her exact preparation, including the variety of ๐Ÿ… and type of ๐Ÿž ??

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May 5Liked by Deborah Way

Aww. She used white bread, what we had in the 60s, and any home grown tomato. She spread Mayo to the edges of the bread, which I think was key to make sure every inch of the bread was covered and never dry. Then she salted and peppered it. She didnโ€™t do bacon or lettuce. It was pure tomato.

Sweet of you to ask. She also made us onion and green pepper sandwiches the same way. They were the best. Sliced paper thin and layered. โค๏ธ

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The love in spreading the mayo to every edgeโค๏ธ

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Apr 26Liked by Deborah Way

Thank you for sharing this safe, warm place, Lizโ€™s kitchen, with us. It was clearly surrounded with love.

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we could all use such a place

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This memory is, itself, a โ€œsmall jewel of sweetness.โ€

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completely

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Lovely!

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thank you for reading :)

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Yet another beautiful piece....

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it really is

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Apr 25Liked by Deborah Way

What a precious memory of your mom and all the ways she nurtured you, both body and soul.

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Yes exactly โค๏ธ

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Apr 25ยทedited Apr 25Liked by Deborah Way

This makes me wish both I and my mother had enjoyed cooking this much. What a gift!!

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Itโ€™s wonderful โค๏ธ

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