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Jolene, this was a super fun post -- I had no idea who Marjorie Merriweather Post was, so I appreciated the quick intro before diving into a Q&A with an author. (Such a great idea to pair things up that way!)

Speaking of breakfast cereal empires, if that interests you (don't ask me why it interests me): if you've never read T.S. Boyle's novel, The Road to Wellville, it's hilarious. It's based on Dr. John Harvey Kellogg's Battle Creek Spa... C.W. Post was a former patient and allegedly stole some of the ideas he consumed, literally and metaphorically, while at the sanatarium (including Postum!)

Lest I nerd out too hard here, let me just say this is fascinating stuff, and thank you for adding a little to my basic knowledge today!

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Book and crepes? I'm there. Sold. :)

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Feb 18, 2022Liked by Jolene Handy

I am such a fan of Sarah Wassberg Johnson! How fun to have her "talk" a bit about Marjorie and her impact on both food and business. Adding Allison's book to my reading list. And I may even try my had at the Adirondack Pie. In miniature, of course.

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Love the 70s art... like a post-script! What a great post, Jolene. As always, the combo of history, food, interesting--FUN--visuals... thank you!

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I can't believe I've lived just outside DC for so long and have never visited her home. Definitely going as soon as the weather breaks. Looking forward to reading the book. Also, both dessert versions sound amazing. I think my mom had a copy of that crepe book. Now I wish I'd saved it. Thanks for another great read, Jolene.

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Desserts! Dance! What more could you ask for

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Feb 18, 2022Liked by Jolene Handy

Thank you, Jolene, for sharing such an interesting history lesson! Until I read this, I was not familiar with Marjorie; but I made a quick trip to Village Books this afternoon and now have the book. I’ll dig in this week-end. The crepes you made look wonderful! Do you deliver?😊

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When my mother met my father and he said he was a "finanziere" she thought she was set for life. However, in Italian, "finanziere" has two meanings: 1) a magnate; 2) a revenue/customs officer. No prizes for guessing which one my father was.

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A fascinating post, Jolene! I enjoyed every word and now want to read this book and make those mouthwatering crepes!☺️

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Fascinating! I had no idea that Dina Merrill was related to the Post cereal empire. The crepes look delicious.

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Fascinating, Jolene! Thank you for the deep dive!

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