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“Everyone knows what earthly success looks like - money, objects, acclaim. But only a special few understand true success, found inside us, attainable only by those fearless enough to follow their heart to become the best at what they care about most.”

Book:The Accidental Caregiver Part Ii: Saying Yes to a World Without Maria Altmann

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The Accidental Caregiver Part Ii: Saying Yes to a World Without Maria Altmann

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Gregor Collins

Gregor Collins, born on August 22, 1976, is a British film actor known for his unique acting style and diverse role choices in the film industry. more

“We also ate well in the kitchen, and I found that I had inherited my father's palate and appreciation of good food. Our cuisine at home always been rather basic, even in the days when we had a cook, and I became fascinated with the process of creating such wonderful flavors. "Show me how you made that parsley sauce, those meringues, that oyster stew," I'd say to Mrs Robbins, the cook. And if she had a minute to spare, she would show me. After a while, seeing my willingness as well as my obvious aptitude for cooking, she suggested to Mrs Tilley that her old legs were not up to standing for hours any more and that she needed an assistant cook. And she requested me. Mrs Tilley agreed, but only if she didn't have to pay me more money and I should still be available to do my party piece whenever she entertained. And so I went to work in the kitchen. Mrs Robbins found me a willing pupil. After lugging coal scuttles up all those stairs, it felt like heaven to be standing at a table preparing food. We had a scullery maid who did all the most menial of jobs, like chopping the onions and peeling the potatoes, but I had to do the most basic of tasks- mashing the potatoes with lots of butter and cream until there wasn't a single lump, basting the roast so that the fat was evenly crisp. I didn't mind. I loved being amongst the rich aromas. I loved the look of a well-baked pie. The satisfaction when Mrs Robbins nodded with approval at something I had prepared. And of course I loved the taste of what I had created. Now when I went home to Daddy and Louisa, I could say, "I roasted that pheasant. I made that apple tart." And it gave me a great rush of satisfaction to say the words. "You've a good feel of it, I'll say that for you," Mrs Robbins told me, and after a while she even sought my opinion. "Does this casserole need a touch more salt, do you think? Or maybe some thyme?" The part I loved the best was the baking. She showed me how to make pastry, meringues that were light as air, all sorts of delicate biscuits and rich cakes.”

Passion Cooking Food For Thought Baking

Book:Above the Bay of Angels

Source: Above the Bay of Angels

“She is a puzzle of ever-changing pieces... But not one to be solved or completed; One to be appreciated and loved. A breathtaking tapestry of possibilities with a passion and loyalty you'll never forget.”

Love Poetry Passion Relationships Poet Loyalty

Author:Steve Maraboli

“The melody starts when you synchronize your mission, vision, passion, compassion and action together.”

Spirituality Passion Leadership Compassion Vision Mission Meditation In Action

Book:Peace Bliss Beauty and Truth: Living with Positivity

Source: Peace Bliss Beauty and Truth: Living with Positivity

“A business idea can spring from one’s passion. However, to run a successful operation a significant number of other skills and factors must be in place.”