Amy E. Reichert said this quote

Delight is indeed born in the heart. It sometimes also depends on its surroundings.

~ Amy E. Reichert

While Lou loved the raucous music, loud voices, and chaotic movement of a dinner rush, the calm of prep-work soothed her soul and gave her time to think. Some people did downward dog, some burned incense in front of a Buddha statue, some prayed the rosary; Lou chopped the vegetables into tiny squares, filleted fish, and reduced veal stock. Her meditation smelled better, and even if she didn't find a solution, at least she got to eat.

~ Amy E. Reichert

I refuse to be linguistically constrained by dictionary writers.

~ Amy E. Reichert

Anything good on the trucks?Some beautiful lake salmon, fresh asparagus, and new potatoes.New enough their skin is peeling?Yes.I know what we're going to do today! Lou felt the excitement surge. This was why she loved cooking: getting amazing fresh ingredients and making something extraordinary. Luella's traditional French menu didn't leave much room for creativity, so the daily special had become Lou's canvas, where she was limited only by her imagination and whims.We'll keep it a simple spring dinner. Roast the potatoes in butter, salt, and pepper. Maybe some thyme or tarragon, too. We'll top the salmon fillets with hollandaise and roast the asparagus.

~ Amy E. Reichert