Who says dreams never come true?
I lived a short term dream that left a lifetime of memories.
Every day I miss living it.
I miss the organized chaos in the kitchen, walking through the dining room to to say hello to my customers. Customers that became my friends.
I miss designing meals for people, specials, going in early to just sit at the bar with toast and coffee and pinch myself to remind me that I am awake and this is MY DREAM, in living color.
Bistro Lorene only lasted 3 years, in a brick and mortar structure. But for me and some of my staff and regulars, it will last forever.
The Bistro is the place where they met their spouse, made their first $100 tip, and even saw their children fight over fried brussel sprouts.
So now. I am on a mission to make it last forever. I won’t say a cookbook, cookbooks are just recipes with pictures of food and maybe a quip here and there.
This is a Bistro Lorene memoir.
Full of flavor.
Stories
Recipes
Pictures
History
Musings
My dream all wrapped up in a pretty cover.
And I am excited.
It is getting closer.
Just when I think I have written all I can, more memories flood through. My publisher is amazing at pointing things out that I don’t think are book worthy.
I cant wait to share it with you. Maybe one of your Bistro memories is included.
I never thought I would leave a mark on this world, but here I am, children, grandchildren and open faced meatloaf sandwiches.
Damn,
Life is good.
Love big,
Lorene
