I had the real pleasure of hearing you speak in Newport Library lately and to listen to your wonderful stories. I finished reading Comfort Me with Apples and I think i will read, Tender at the Bone too. In my mother's kitchen I was not allowed to cook. I was, "not a good cook". But i have learned many years later that I am a good cook, and I love food, and life: the smells and colors and the anticipation. In the spirit of unconditional love I'm sending your wonderful post to my mom. Who loves pickled eggs and looked for a good recipe years ago without much success. I'll be the one looking for a local chicken farm near Long Beach, CA.