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Phyllis Knudsen's avatar

Thank you for so bravely sharing this part of your life with us. Reading about the loss of your brother....my saying how sorry I am just doesn't seem to be enough. Thank goodness you've some lovely memories as well.

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Zanne's avatar

So very sorry you lost your brother, Marlena. This is a lovely remembrance of how love can manifest. XO

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Linda Bain-Woods's avatar

Thank you for sharing your family story. What a beautiful dish, I have made it using fresh fenugreek...delish!

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Nancy Harmon Jenkins's avatar

A sad but lovely story, Marlena, and thank you for sharing it.

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Linda Rowland's avatar

Love this recipe!….

and appreciate the story that went with it.

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Peggy Fallon's avatar

Such a touching remembrance…and beautiful recipe. Thank you, Marlena. The memory of your brother is truly a blessing. ❤️

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Judi William's avatar

Ah, the dancing greens! This dish says everything why family is chosen, sometimes not blood. I will make this. And thank you for sharing, and taking care of your precious brother. You are a story teller of the highest degree, and the recipes make us hunger for more!

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Marlena Spieler's avatar

Oh oh oh thank you. Thank you. It was a joy to write because while I was remembering bryan it was almost like he was right here beside me. And yes that delicious gormeh sabzi.

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Judi William's avatar

I bet he was, we can feel him very clearly. All the cooks here feel YOU , and love you.

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Marlena Spieler's avatar

Thank YOU dear Peggy for your words. They touch my heart. Xoxoxo

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Marlena Spieler's avatar

😘

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Marlena Spieler's avatar

♥️♥️♥️

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