09/28/2021
I haven’t made a Dumpling since February. Not even for myself.
This machine, in all its battered and well used glory, was once a symbol of my success. The shop was doing so well I had to buy technology to help me continue. Now it sits in front of my kitchen as a daily reminder of, what? A reminder of the joy i had in creating and serving food. Of the community I built that I desperately miss. Of the fu***ng grind that it takes to try to run a small business and still have a marriage. A reminder of dear friendships gained and lost.
I am in a great place now. I have a job I love, and my desire to cook and create is returning.
Maybe I’ll just invite all of you over for dinner parties. I miss those too!
I am grateful that you supported my little shop. I miss it, but mostly I miss you.
Be good to each other. ❤️❤️