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Paula's avatar

John Dewey coined learning by doing and, in my opinion, it truly is the essence of what it means to truly understand. I’m with you, diffing in the dirt and kneading the dough are the things that may be messy but worth doing.

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Maryellen Symons's avatar

Wonderful essay, Liz.

"The map is not the territory" -- Alfred Korzybski, Polish-American philosopher ad scientist.

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Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

What a great quote Maryellen! May serve as inspiration for a future DB. Thank you for being a reader ❤️

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Sophia Wronsky's avatar

I love this salad!! One of my springtime entertaining favorites. His snap pea & pickled cherry salad (a few pages away) is also excellent

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Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

I have to admit I'm kinda obsessed with this cookbook. I could do a whole Substack devoted to it. But “Just Joshua” doesn’t quite have the right ring 😂. Will try the cherry salad when they come into season!

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Sophia Wronsky's avatar

I would subscribe! 😂

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Ellen Kornmehl MD's avatar

Great to see a post of a messy salad…we don’t get to see the veg peels littering the cutting board, the stacked pots in the sink or the crumbs on the floor that you point out are real signs of cooking

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Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Or just the empty plate and dirty fork to show a dish well enjoyed! 😊

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