New lifestyle cookbook from Deborah E.S. Johnson<\/p>\n

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On Rising: Recipes and Rituals for Joyful Mornings<\/em> by Deborah E. S. Johnson is a unique blend of memoir, personal transformation, guided journal, and recipes. While some might call it a cookbook, it transcends the culinary genre, offering tips for self-care, opportunities for reflection, and most of all, the author\u2019s personal narrative. Of course, it includes hosting recommendations, kitchen tips, and mouth-watering recipes as well.  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Johnson\u2019s book is divided into four sections. The first invites readers into her world and sets the stage for the recipes that follow. The second offers practical tips and guides for the best tools and ingredients to use in the kitchen, and the last two sections focus on the food\u2014enticing breakfast and brunch concoctions like Fountain of Youth Smoothie Bowls, Earl Grey Chocolate Chip Scones, and Cowboy Coffee. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Woven throughout are Johnson\u2019s personal stories and experiences. Almost every recipe has an essay about what inspired it, why it\u2019s special, and how to incorporate it into readers\u2019 own morning repasts. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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It is in these vignettes that we see Johnson\u2019s earnest desire to use food as an expression of love and gatherings as a connection of the heart. \u201cIs there a better way to say \u2018I love you\u2019 than a home-cooked meal, or a better place to listen than around a table?\u201d She invites readers into her vision from the first page, beckoning us by \u201cscooching over to make room for you on this cozy sofa and handing you a steaming mug of goodness,\u201d and reminds us that hosting is a practice of inclusion: \u201c\u2026the beauty of cooking is that it communicates to those who partake\u2500there is a place for you at my table.\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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At the same time, Johnson encourages readers to let go of the stress of entertaining, to embrace the perfectly imperfect and make the focus of our gatherings the people, not the food. \u201cThe magic of breaking bread together lies not in the impressiveness of the food. It is in the gift of attention and the joy that accompanies the act of feasting.\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Rather, she calls us to be mindful and intentional with our meals, asking, \u201cHow can we not joyfully consider, honor, and appreciate all that went into what is on our plate?\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Johnson\u2019s words reverberate throughout the aesthetics of the book; it can only be described as a visual delight. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The light-filled, ethereal photos evoke joy and thoughts of a simpler life. The images feature the author leading by example as she takes a sunrise walk with her husband, enjoys a sumptuous breakfast in bed, and sips a latte while gazing thoughtfully out a window.  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The charming sketches and hand-written quotes peppered throughout build a sense of intimacy and emphasize the author\u2019s call to treat every day as a special occasion. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Taken together, the visuals, the crisp pages with edges stamped in a French pattern of blue, the vulnerability of the stories shared, and the personal touches of each recipe create a soulful, reflective, welcoming vibe.  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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