“She spread her arms wide to encompass the old pine table they had painted robin's egg blue, lightly sanding it in places… — Linda Francis Lee Desserts Copy Share Image
“I couldn't deal with the kind of need for a man that had ruled my mother's life - the kind of need… — Linda Francis Lee Life Copy Share Image
“Once the apartment was ready, Portia had begun to plan out what foods they would showcase in this little glimpse into a… — Linda Francis Lee Cooking Copy Share Image
“Images of food rushed through her head, surprising her. Fried chicken. Sweet jalapeño mustard. Mashed potatoes. Biscuits. And a pie. Big and… — Linda Francis Lee Food Copy Share Image
“The images swirled through her. She needed to bake. Cake. A layered chocolate cake. With vanilla buttercream frosting. The images were as… — Linda Francis Lee Cake Copy Share Image
“Mothers are strong enough to let their daughters find out who they really are, and daughters are stong enough to realize that… — Linda Francis Lee Children Copy Share Image
“If Olivia was like a decadent chocolate-covered strawberry, and Portia a pineapple-and-spice hummingbird cupcake, then Cordelia was peanut butter brittle, still sweet,… — Linda Francis Lee Desserts Copy Share Image
“The German chocolate cake was easy. So was the vanilla buttercream. But the strawberry shortcake gave me fits. Turns out, the final… — Linda Francis Lee Chocolate cake Copy Share Image
“She decided to make salmon baked in a touch of olive oil, topped with pine nuts, and served over spinach flash-fried in… — Linda Francis Lee Blood pressure Copy Share Image
“Heart pounding, she started to prepare the meal that hit her so hard. Her famous cherry tomatoes stuffed with chile, cheese, and… — Linda Francis Lee Cooking Copy Share Image
“But sometimes we have to be brave in order to dig deep and find answers. Even if we're not sure we're going… — Linda Francis Lee Courage Copy Share Image
“It’s hard to believe in miracles until you’ve seen one happen. But once you’ve seen, well, life alters and you can never… — Linda Francis Lee Believe in miracles Copy Share Image
“Not an hour after Olivia was found, Portia and her mother were in the family's ancient pickup truck, bumping along the dirt… — Linda Francis Lee Cafe Copy Share Image
“I still didn't know what the future held. I didn't have a map or even a plan. But I had learned that's… — Linda Francis Lee Life Copy Share Image
“Two people have to love and respect each other to make a good team, at least in marriage. They have to be… — Linda Francis Lee Good team Copy Share Image
“Without thinking about what she was doing, she pulled blueberries from the icebox and peaches from the fruit bin. She might have… — Linda Francis Lee Angel-food Copy Share Image
“Next thing she knew, Portia hurried into the Fairway Market on Broadway. The grocery store was unlike anything she had seen in… — Linda Francis Lee Chocolate cake Copy Share Image
“Portia gasped awake with the taste of apples in her mouth- crisp green apples smothered in brown sugar and spice. She needed… — Linda Francis Lee Apples Copy Share Image
“It’s over for me, isn’t it?” The old man glanced across the room mid-chew. “What do you mean?” “I’m not getting my… — Linda Francis Lee Old man Copy Share Image
“In order to live a life truly worth living you had to have strength in the face of adversity, patience when confronted… — Linda Francis Lee Fear Copy Share Image
“The small corner market had rows of fresh flowers in white plastic buckets. Standing, the early fall sun on her shoulders, she… — Linda Francis Lee Flowers Copy Share Image
“I would be over the moon if you'd make me one of your famous apple cakes." Portia stared at the ingredients her… — Linda Francis Lee Apples Copy Share Image
“You're serious." "As serious as an accountant at an IRS audit." His face closed off, reminding her of the ruthlessness she had… — Linda Francis Lee Around the corner Copy Share Image
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