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Breakfast Quote by Barbara Delinsky

“French toast? Frittata? Definitely frittata. Leaving the table again, she transferred a small packet from freezer to fridge. It was salmon, home-smoked on the island and more delicious than any she had ever found elsewhere. Smoked salmon wasn't Cecily's doing, but the dried basil and thyme she…” quote by Barbara Delinsky
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““French toast? Frittata? Definitely frittata. Leaving the table again, she transferred a small packet from freezer to fridge. It was salmon, home-smoked on the island and more delicious than any she had ever found elsewhere. Smoked salmon wasn't Cecily's doing, but the dried basil and thyme she took from the herb rack were. Taking a vacuum-sealed package of sun-dried tomatoes from the cupboard, she set it on the counter beside the herbs. Frittata, hot biscuits, and fruit salad. With mimosas. And coffee. That sounded right. Eaten out on the deck maybe? No, not on the deck, unless the prevailing winds turned suddenly warm. They would eat here in the kitchen, with whatever flowers the morning produced. Surely more lavender. A woman could never have enough lavender- or daylilies or astilbe, neither of which should bloom this early, but both of which had looked further along than the lavender, yesterday morning, so you never knew.””

Barbara Delinsky

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Secret Garden of Summer, Barbara Delinsky, 2018

A character plans a leisurely brunch, savoring simple pleasures while observing nature’s timing and abundance.

In simple terms: Enjoy small moments and notice nature’s rhythm.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate everyday details.

Themes

food nature mindfulness ritisure observation

Mood

calm reflective contented

Type

descriptive contemplative literary

When to use this quote

  • breakfast planning
  • garden gathering
  • seasonal cooking
  • floral decoration

Key Concepts

sensory detail seasonal awareness culinary art

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you incorporate sensory details into daily routines?
  • What small rituals bring you peace?
A Different Perspective

The narrative may idealize calm, ignoring practical constraints.

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