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It makes so much sense now. The Revolution will not be televised 😀. Who knew we both were GSH fans? Great article.

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Steve and Sunny and Gill Scott in Karma Kitchen! What funny days!

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"SFBI, in short, taught me the alphabet of bread. In turn, they taught me its language and how to speak it. But they didn’t teach me how to say what I mean." This was a beautiful line. I enjoy your writing so much.

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Thank you so much Thelisia, I appreciate your support and encouragement—it means a lot

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Graison, I participated in two of your classes at Bellegarde. You are an excellent teacher as well as a lovely guy. Bellegarde isn’t the same without you! It is too staid and doesn’t offer the a

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Thanks so much Val. Sorry to hear about Bellegarde, not the first time I've heard that and it's disheartening

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Array of items anymore. This sent before I finished…..enjoy SF and keep experimenting!

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"And in all this touching of bread, I was touched back."

This, exactly this is the essence of life and gratitude. To touch and be touched back is the greatest of acknowledgements. This honors the effort and the appreciation for all things held dear. A beautiful thing to say, but a glorious feeling to experience.

What a great piece. I was brought back to the 101 and all of its peace and beauty. Some of the best weather on earth, until you hit the bay! Though I am a fan of the dead, I am not a dead head. I am a spread head and them Georgia rhythms are the southern counter to the western beat. Grateful for both, enamored with the Panic. From a Bay area dream score, I discovered my favorite sour dough. Ironically and don't hate, but it was a Sara Lee garlic and rosemary sourdough that woke me up. I have tried many, but none that could charge the emotion from a sourdough off the grocery shelf. It is the standard to which I set the bar for the search for another. I beg for that day to arrive.

The very reason I ever came to know of Graison was my eternal search for the best ingredients. I will spend all of my savings on the best ingredients... and concert tickets. This is the way! I was looking for heirloom grits for a shrimp and grits recipe and this is how I came to know Bellegarde. Spent a few paychecks there and never a regret. There is something to ingredients that are loved from the soil to ones pallet. They can not truly be substituted or rushed to decision because of poor planning. It is an investment to assure that you took the opportunity to serve only the best to those you hold dear. That is my promise and that is shared by those who excel at setting the bar at Bellegarde. I have never been to the storefront. Only ever ordered ingredients online. Some day, a pilgrimage like so many others.

A beautiful writing. My day is entirely inspired. Thank you-

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Thank you so much for your thoughts and kind words. Love to hear that Sara Lee was your gateway loaf, that's fantastic! And still, it's so beautiful how its memory and yardstick still hold sway...the power of food, and memory, and aroma...

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Graison, wonderful writing; incredible story, the philosopher baker!

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Thanks always Frank, you've been such a friend

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So proud of you for telling this story!

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Thank you Molly

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This makes so much sense. I understand now why you MUST write what you’re working on now. A fantastic piece!

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Thanks so much Sharon!

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Great article. Fantastic writing. If you write a book, I'd be the first to buy it. Good luck with your future endeavors and I look forward to reading more of your writings.

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Thank you very much Ed, that's really kind of you to say

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Beautiful article! Thank you for allowing all of us to be a part of your journey. Best wishes always

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Karen, thank you always. I'm honored to be a part of y'alls inbox and grateful for your friendship

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