We are so diverse and capable of anything.
However;
If you could pick a flavour to describe you,
What would it be?

Fortunes steam in this mystic kitchenette
Come and stir, and let its cauldron divine
Sweet with joy, oh what pastries you’ll create!
Or terse with truth, the tonics you’ll consign.
You might be spicy; hot and thrilling
Close your eyes, pinky-ponk your recipe
Maybe you are salad, fresh and enriching
Or just plain old you, free as a hippie
Chicken is where the heart often resides
Will you have it dry; grilled or stirfry,
Ready to work with any kind of side,
Or saucy and reserved, yet filled with surprise
Oh mystic kitchenette! Tell me who I am
What flavour brings my soul; peace and calm

Too sweet to stomach? A little lime will do.
Too sour and terse? Then sweet red wine for two.
If you fear my green is raw, vinegar will take away the worry.
If I come too hot and spicy, then squeeze some lemon on that curry.
Discovering oneself takes a lifetime.
But life is what happens in between.
Β© judeitakali
We all know cooking and feasting is a huge part of the festive season.
I couldn’t do it all justice, with only one recipe, so I decided to think a little out of the box, with this Cooking and Poetry post.
Hope you enjoy.
Let me know what thoughts it incites.
I’m here throughout this Christmas week, so I won’t wish you a merry Christmas just yet.
For now, Stay safe, and stay loving.

Nicely done, combo of food and poetry.
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Thank you so much Sadje π§‘
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Youβre always welcome
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I love how you bring food and poetry together in this feast for the senses!
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Thank you so much Ingrid π·
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perfect combination Jude.. food and poetry
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Thank you so much Michelle
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And I’m reading this as I’m about to go to sleep hahaha. Love how food and the soul are intertwined. β€οΈπ·
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Hey. Thank you Michaela. Which timezone are you?
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I’m in the Philippines so, a bit ahead on the hours hehe
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Wow, you guys have amazing foodπ
I’m jealous
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Haha thanks Jude. Come Christmas eve we wait until midnight and have a feast.
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Woah, must be interesting keeping everyone awake or waking them up.
But it must be amazing under the lights and stars
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Yeah we tend to wake those who fall asleep so they can join the festivities. π
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I could ask you questions all day, π
Thanks for sharing Michaela π·
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Always a pleasure, Jude π
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Another awesome poem β€οΈβ€οΈ
I loved the way how you brought the flavors of food into it!
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Thank you so much Pavithra. Personally I’d like to think I have a salad soul. Little bit of pepperπ
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Your poetry, your cooking, everything is delicious. You are a magician.
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Really? You sure know how to make me smile.
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What can I do to make you smile again, my dear friend? Seriously, you are a fantastic writer. And you cook too. You are special.
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I am a little special, aren’t I?ππ
Just keep and stay in touch, for now, that’s a perfect gift π
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Woah! Flavours of cooking along with beautiful poetry. This is indeed a masterpiece.β€οΈ
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Thank you so much Hema. See if you can relate a cooking flavour to yourself. It’s so metaphoric.
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This is the most delicious poem I’ve read!
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Thank you so much Sammi. I’m blushing
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Great poem! I’d say I’m smoky and savory, with some heat thrown in!
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Nice flavour choice, you got the metaphoric essence of this.
I’m more of salad and pepperπ
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Freshπ
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Everything looks delicious as usual! One spice I’m always using is rosemary. I love both the taste and the smell. I’m fond of basil too.
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Ooh, I love rosemary too. I don’t use it alot. But when I do, it’s always for a special meal.
Is that your soul flavour as well? Metaphorically and hypothetically.
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Hard to tell. I’m not good at seeing myself metaphorically.
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Fair enough ππ·
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Cherry!
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Yey Deliaπ. I can definitely believe you’re Cherry.
There’s that part of you even the darkness that sometimes plagues you can’t seem to crowd out.π€π€β€οΈ
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Scrumptious, Jude! A beautifully balanced mΓ©lange π
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Thank you so much Chris. Hope you thought of a flavour that best describes you
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I’ve been thinking about that actually, Jude. Maybe mango: sweet but a tiny bit peppery π
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Ahh, I know that taste well, can be addictive. In agood wayπππΎ
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Love the combination of food and poetry. Does lemon really make curry less spicy? I’ll have to try that.
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Thank you so much. Yap it does. Hope you tagged your soul with a flavour.
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Can I combine two? Chocolate and coffee.
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Yes you most certainly canπ
Ahh, I love that comboπ§‘
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A great idea, Jude.
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Thank you so much ππΎπ€
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A delicious poem, Jude! A combination of decadent chocolate and fine red wine. π·πΉ
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That’s such a passionate flavour. I approveπ
Not that I have to approve π
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So well done Jude … cooking n poetry well combined
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Thanks alot Ru, I’m glad you like it. Did you manage to think up a flavour for your soul?
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Ha ha was thinking on that Jude … i donβt know why I get coffee on my mind as soon as you say flavour of soul!!! Its refreshing.. thatβs the reason may be …
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It’s just rightππ§‘
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Ha ha … whatβs yours Jude
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More of salad and pepper I think, and maybe soysauce
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Some Food and some food for soul…the best spread! Lovely, Jude. π€π₯πβ¨
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Thank you so much. I wonder what flavour you’d pick to represent you.
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Flavor!?? Hmmm…interesting…never actually thought about it, but I think something simple, subtle and acquired, nothing too bold. Cinnamon, maybe.
What do you think about yours?
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Cinnamon sounds great. I think I’m more of a healthy salad with a bit of pepper
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Oooh…that’s interesting!
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Wow what a spread of awesome food, Jude and I loved your poem so sweet and cute just like how you have prepared your food. Lovely for the festive occasion.
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Thank you so much Kamal. I’m happy you appreciate this ππ§‘
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You are always welcome Jude.
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Very engaging, versatile and unique!
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Thank you kindly. Glad you appreciate this ππΌ
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Its my pleasure. πβ€
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Food has always been at the heart of my family. Now though I only usually cook for two. I have standard go to recipes – but I like to mix things up. The other day I made some homemade oatmeal cookies, I added an extra egg yolk (since I don’t use butter) to go with the margarine. And added chopped walnuts, almonds and dried cranberries. I also added just a little bit of nutmeg π
I used regular flour, but next time I’m going to try using coconut flour (Just because I have some). π
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Oh yumm. I wish I could bake, that’s a weak point in my cooking.
Yours sounds so delicious Julesππ§‘π₯°
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With baking one is supposed to be more careful about measuring… but being careful in that regard isn’t something I’m noted for π
As long as I don’t have to toss what I’ve baked… I think I’ve come out ahead! π Recipes are just guidelines π
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Haha, I so agree with you π π
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