Oh, Jolene, you keep adding to my reading pile! I must have this book about Judith Jones! I can't believe how many classics she shepherded into the world--Anne Frank's diary and Julia Child's masterwork. Your table decor is a masterwork too--and now I'm hungry!😋
It really is! How great that you can give us a glimpse through an advance copy! I know I'll enjoy the book, and now I also want to check out Judith Jones' cookbooks! How did I miss that she wrote recipes too?
Love the idea of the cutting board lunch! What a sweet and nurturing practice. I always learn the coolest things here from you. *adds book to the to be read stack* it may sound silly but I like to place favorite food items on a cutting board just to remind me of the sweet abundance of food and life. Something as simple as a beefsteak tomato and a baguette. Like charcuterie for one. It’s like food art. Thank you, Jolene, for all this.
Thanks for sharing this story. I was fascinated by Fiona Glascott's portrayal of Judith Jones in the TV series "Julia" and curious about the real woman behind the editor's desk.
oh gosh, thank you for introducing me and so many others to another groundbreaking woman who we should all know! I'm digging in & staying tuned for your guest post on 'what to read if...' for more things judith jones! wow wow wow
I have admired Judith Jones for years and felt such sadness when her husband died. When my own husband died, our food/meal ritual was one of the things I missed the most. At that time a dear friend gave me THE PLEASURES OF COOKING FOR ONE. She enclosed a note that said, "May the ritual continue!" I do try, but I fall short often! I love your cutting board lunches! Inspiring for sure!❤️
Oh, Jolene, you keep adding to my reading pile! I must have this book about Judith Jones! I can't believe how many classics she shepherded into the world--Anne Frank's diary and Julia Child's masterwork. Your table decor is a masterwork too--and now I'm hungry!😋
Thank you, Ruth! What a life and the list of authors is astounding! Hope you and Jeff are well! ❤️
It really is! How great that you can give us a glimpse through an advance copy! I know I'll enjoy the book, and now I also want to check out Judith Jones' cookbooks! How did I miss that she wrote recipes too?
Amazing, right? She loved to cook and she and Evan wrote books together as well. She also wrote a book about cooking for her beloved dog!
Now that's funny--making food for the dog! I better not get that one or I might have to get another dog!😆🐶🦴
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Amen! That's exactly what I was going to say...this installment is a treasure. I DEVOURED IT. xx
Christene! Thank you so much! What an amazing person and life well lived. ❤️
Love the idea of the cutting board lunch! What a sweet and nurturing practice. I always learn the coolest things here from you. *adds book to the to be read stack* it may sound silly but I like to place favorite food items on a cutting board just to remind me of the sweet abundance of food and life. Something as simple as a beefsteak tomato and a baguette. Like charcuterie for one. It’s like food art. Thank you, Jolene, for all this.
Amy, what a beautiful way to describe this simple ritual with so much meaning, thank you! xx
Of course, Jolene! Xx
Oh, I love the idea of a cutting board lunch!
It’s such a simple indulgence, Jillian, I love it!
Inspired to set the table for my own cutting board lunches! ❤️
Lovely piece. Sounds like a fascinating woman. I've been watching Julia on TV, but it seems they haven't put nearly enough focus on her editor!
Thank you, Sarah, it really is a great read about an amazing woman!
What a remarkable woman! I eagerly await the book’s release… perhaps I’ll read it over a lingering lunch of these eggs. 🥂
She really was, and YES to lingering lunches! 🥂
Thanks for sharing this story. I was fascinated by Fiona Glascott's portrayal of Judith Jones in the TV series "Julia" and curious about the real woman behind the editor's desk.
Hi, Scott! She really was an amazing person and editor …and cook and friend! Hope you’re well, nice to hear from you!
oh gosh, thank you for introducing me and so many others to another groundbreaking woman who we should all know! I'm digging in & staying tuned for your guest post on 'what to read if...' for more things judith jones! wow wow wow
Thank you, Jess! She really was somethin’! Hope you’re well!
Remarkable and fascinating woman! Thanks for the heads up about the book. Jolene!
Hi, Joan! 👋
Love, love! ❤️
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Love stopping by your Substack for all the info. Shared the baked egg recipe with my daughter (she’s a fan of shakshuka, so...)
Thank you so much, Melanie! I love shakshuka, too!
I shudder to think where we’d be without Judith Jones and her green pencil. Nice piece, Jolene.
Thank you, Amie, she really was something!
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Thank you all for your interest in The Editor and the remarkable life of Judith Jones. I’m so grateful for all your pre-orders (you can order a signed copy from my local indie, Rough Draft Bar & Books, in Kingston, NY). https://roughdraftny.square.site/product/the-editor-by-sara-b-franklin-pre-order-signed-copy-/28457?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=19
Thank you and congratulations again, Sara! Keep us posted on any tour dates!
Judith Jones sounds like such an interesting person - a book to add to my list. Baked eggs is my go to dinner for one, it beats breakfast cereal!
Definitely beats cereal, Julia! And I think you’ll love the book.
I have admired Judith Jones for years and felt such sadness when her husband died. When my own husband died, our food/meal ritual was one of the things I missed the most. At that time a dear friend gave me THE PLEASURES OF COOKING FOR ONE. She enclosed a note that said, "May the ritual continue!" I do try, but I fall short often! I love your cutting board lunches! Inspiring for sure!❤️
Thank you for sharing this, Pam, I’m thinking about you! ❤️
She was the real deal.
What a life!