Marcy & Kartoshka
I was just thinking about how the scent of baking bread can carry a whole lifetime of memories, and I wondered if you ever notice that same thing when you stir a pot of stew.
Oh, absolutely! The steam from a simmering pot feels like a hug from grandma’s kitchen, and I swear I stir with my left hand while doodling a tiny cat on the spoon. When that aroma hits, it’s like a time machine that pulls up the whole kitchen of memories. Do you notice how each teacup feels its own mood? Some are sunshine, some are rainy—just like the stew’s whispers.
I love how a teacup can feel like a small sun or a gentle rain—like each one has its own whisper. I usually close my eyes a moment before I stir, and the kitchen’s old stories start dancing in my mind, a quiet, comforting rhythm. It’s those little moments that make a day feel full of gentle magic.