People with widely varying interests and history are my kind of people. They’re open, they’re curious, they’re seeking. Colu Henry is one of those people: before she was writing and creating cookbooks, she studied musical theater, worked as a cabaret singer and did fashion PR. I’ve been following her work and saving her recipes for years, so I was excited when she agreed to share what’s been on her mind. As expected, her answers were delightful.
My friend Jessie was just visiting us in Nova Scotia and while we were sitting on the beach, she said “You’re an easy person to be friends with.” What a generous thing to say!
I’m actually in the middle of reading an advance of Florence Fabricant’s memoir, Salty, Not Sweet and I’m riveted. She is a legend in my industry and it’s so fascinating to read about her life.
Simultaneously, I finished Forever by Judy Blume (printed in 1976!), because it was left at our cottage by the former owners and how could I not? It took about two hours.
I just restarted Outline by Rachel Cusk. I left it here last summer and I firmly believe that books find you at the right time. I’m hoping the second time’s a charm.
I was sent Flamingo Estate’s Salsa Matcha Chile Crisp and it’s incredible! I’ve been putting it on eggs, grilled meat, sandwiches, you name it. It’s obscenely delicious.
I hope this isn’t controversial because I’m a married lady, but the best gift I’ve ever given was to an old boyfriend 25 years ago. He’s a Brit and was and I’m sure still is a very, very good dresser. He wore the same thing nearly every day. Tailored shirt, jeans, handmade loafers… His initials were R.R. (and will remain nameless! A true cad). I found this incredible vintage Richie Rich comic book from 1967 and had it framed for him. I went down a rabbit hole trying to find an image for you and cannot believe it’s worth as much as it is. He’s back in the UK and he better still have it.
Read, read, read. It’s such a luxury. I also love romantic movies or a series, preferably period pieces, which my husband can live without, so I’ll often watch those. Over the weekend I rewatched Bridges of Madison County while he was playing tennis. What a gorgeous film. Meryl, man.
Rivals! It’s sexy, hilarious and absolutely outrageous. How can you beat a plot with competing media franchises in the 1980s Cotswolds? You cannot. The first half of season two dropped in May, if you haven’t started, please get on it. The second half airs in the fall.
When I was struggling with my last manuscript, my therapist told me to “Write from love, not for love.” It blew my mind and completely opened me up to finish the book. I think it applies to everything we do in our lives that we care about. I tell anyone who will listen.
Oddly enough, it’s Bach: The Goldberg Variations. I play it nearly every morning and while I’m driving. It’s very soothing.
I would never tell because usually I’m on a high-operative mission…
In addition to writing cookbooks and a newsletter, etc., I run a small, but mighty wine and lifestyle PR business. I work with incredible producers; I love telling their stories across every platform I can. This next chapter is about scaling thoughtfully, without losing the intimacy and craft that made it work in the first place. ⚘
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