Some traditions stay with us long after we’ve left home. In this reflection, my mother shares memories of caldo de pata, a beloved Ecuadorian dish that became a symbol of family, culture, and belonging. Caldo de Pata Dedicated to my daughter Melodia who always oversaw the lunch preparation in our house in Ecuador. Though she […]
Category: Mother and Daughter
Getting To Know Melodia the Artist
I see Ecuador in Melodia. I’ve heard it said that art imitates life. I’ve also heard that life imitates art. Apparently, neither art nor life can exist one without the other. I’m reassured of this thought when I look at my daughter Melodia and feast my eyes on the beauty of all that she creates. […]