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I am an ardent lover of all things literary. A love and appreciation for reading and writing was instilled in me from a very young age, and it remains one of my prevalent connections to my family, friends, and myself. I have pursued my dream of being constantly immersed in the world of books by attaining both  Bachelor's and Master's degrees in literature, and by working as a full-time editor and part-time writer.

When I am not reading and writing, I am usually eating. They say that women like to eat their emotions, but for me, there is only one emotion associated with food: love. Love for family, for friends, for togetherness, and for the simple pleasure of the sensory experience.

Through my blog I have sought to combine these two joys and share them with the like-minded as well as those not fortunate enough to have yet discovered a passion for both physical and intellectual nourishment. I hope you will find inspiration and enjoyment here.

I welcome correspondence! Feel free to email me at mkdupre@gmail.com and follow me on Twitter @katiekathleen!

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