“While Lou loved the raucous music, loud voices, and chaotic movement of a dinner rush, the calm of prep-work soothed her soul… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“Lou popped up often in his daydreams: her warm eyes, creamy skin, even her scars. Where were those from? Not many women… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“She planned to make a roast beef, a pile of mashed potatoes, corn- then mounted it into a bowl and drown it… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“Lou's arteries congealed as she recalled the pounds of butter that went into the meal and the two pies cooling in the… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“Lou recovered some foie gras, duck confit, and assorted veggies and herbs. As she grabbed the items, a menu started bubbling to… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“Lou hoisted up her gown and winced as she tottered across the parking lot. The sparkly four-inch heels had looked so pretty… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“Luella had been Lou's favorite grandma. Some grandmas took their grandchildren to parks, or bought them books and dolls, or shared their… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“Anything good on the trucks?" "Some beautiful lake salmon, fresh asparagus, and new potatoes." "New enough their skin is peeling?" "Yes." "I… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“Before the downpour, Al had thought Lou looked alluring in her pale pink T-shirt and simple flowered skirt. Her soft brown waves… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“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… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“Lou popped up often in his daydreams: her warm eyes, creamy skin, even her scars. Where were those from? Not many women could pull… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“I love you for the million kindnesses in your heart, your infectious enthusiasm, your search for the perfect deep-fried cheese curds. I love that… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“She planned to make a roast beef, a pile of mashed potatoes, corn- then mounted it into a bowl and drown it in gravy.… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“His smile reminded her of Bruce, the friendly shark from Finding Nemo- he'd be your friend until he smelled blood; then you better run… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“Homemade fudge sauce. Her favorite. She stuck her finger in it and sucked the chocolate off. "There's ice cream in the freezer. YOLO-gurt, right?” — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“Do not hide who you are. These are a nurturer's hands. Cooking is hard and sometimes painful work, but you do it to share… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“Devlin gave her a kiss, took her hand, and walked right over her plans. Lou struggled to breathe under the weight of his version… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“Lou took a deep breath, inhaling the scent of just-cut flowers, fresh tamales from the food stands, and sunshine. She preferred the West Allis… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“He'd been living a lie since he arrived. He'd pretended to be a local, yet had loathed everything about Milwaukee. Now Al knew differently.… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“Tonight she'd share her idea with Chris over a rare family meal. In preparation, she was making scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast, one of… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
“Big, burly Harley with the heart of an angel, soul of a teddy bear, and Sue with her backbone of titanium, spiked with rusty… — Amy E. Reichert Copy Share Image
