152 Quotes by Susan Wiggs

Antonio was fascinated by Isabel's razor-sharp knives from Japan. He made 'kia' sounds like a karate expert as he sliced the tomatoes and added them to the pan. there were some unexpected ingredients, things Tess would never dream of putting in tomato sauce- whole star anise, a vanilla bean split down the middle, a sprinkling of sugar, a sprig of thyme and bay leaves from the herb garden.

She watched the gap between ship and shore grow to a huge gulf. Perhaps this was a little like dying, the departed no longer visible to the others, yet both still existed, only in different worlds.

You’ll never be happy with what you want until youcan be happy with what you’ve got.

The estate looked vast and prosperous- on the surface, at least. Bella Vista was stunningly lovely, the orchards well tended and clearly productive. If there was a place in the world that was closer to heaven, she wasn't aware of it. Bella Vista- Beautiful View. A panorama view of the orchards, herb and flower fields radiated outward from the patio. The scents of ripe apples, lavender and roses rode the breeze, mingling with the mind-melting aroma of Isabel's fresh-baked croissants.

An event in the present evokes past sensations. But science couldn't explain how a foolish heart had the power to overrule common sense.

I like the organza tiebacks. They're pretty and ethereal.""Lovely. I think those are the ones.""Me, too. And hey, can we invent a signature cocktail for the wedding, using honey?""I'm working on one made with honey syrup, apple juice and calvados. Garnished with an apple slice, of course.

The garden flourished that summer because Magnus's mother was determined to feed her family despite the depredations of the distant war. In the fall, there were beans and tomatoes and pickles to can, and jar after jar of applesauce. Mama's hives yielded fresh honey, and then willow skeps were winterized. The bees would not come out until the air warmed and the sun appeared.

Wake up & Smell The Hot Chocolate ! ~ Eddie Havens

She caught herself working so hard at mothering that she forgot to enjoy her children. -from ~Homecoming Season~