Hello, my lovely readers. Today’s blog post about potato salad is going to be a bit different than usual. You see, something very important happened to me this year. Something that I now refer to as the highlight of my career. Now before I go into exactly what that was (and also share a recipe with all of you), I want to tell you a little story. Well, maybe a long story but this is my blog and I can do what I want! As always, thank you for being here.
When I was a young teenager I came upon my older sister’s CD collection. It was that time in my life where I started to become very interested in music and I was on the hunt for anything that would make me feel something (even though I probably couldn’t explain that at the time). I found an album called ‘Little Earthquakes’ by Tori Amos (the image below is a single from the album). I popped the disc into my portable CD player and put my headphones on. From that moment on, my life was forever changed.
Now I know this may sound dramatic, but it’s true. When I listened to Tori’s music, it was like an introduction to a new world. When my headphones were on, I was tapped into a creative expression that was so meaningful and powerful, it is still hard for me to describe. If I had to sum it up, Tori’s music was a striking example of individual artistic expression. It made me feel something that I had never felt before and it was extraordinary.
I quickly started to search for, and consume, all of Tori’s music. These were the days where you couldn’t easily hop online and find everything. You had to hunt. But that’s also what made it so special. I immediately bought any albums I could find at record stores. Eventaully I started to notice that cetain EP’s and singles would have B sides (additional songs from albums that didn’t make it to the final LP).
At this point in time, the internet was still quite new, and finding content was a bit of a challenge but it was possible. I found old interviews of Tori from 1991, rare live songs that she had sung before her career took off, and even found out that she had been a part of an 80’s band called ‘Y Kant Tori Read’. Was fascinated and starving for any and all information I could find out about this woman. I was mesmerized by her.
As time went on and my love grew stronger, I started to wonder about other Tori fans out there. I started to wonder, how can I see Tori? Does she play live? I was naive. It was then I found that Tori’s live performances were not only happening consistently but that she had a devout following that she referred to as ‘Ears With Feet’. Fans would follow Tori around the world to listen to her play completely different setlists at each show.
I quickly looked at when her next show was and I found out that Tori was playing live at the Orpheum Theatre in New Orleans, LA, on October 30, 2001, to promote her new album, Strange Little Girls. I begged my parents to take me and my twin sister (who had also become a devout fan) even though it was on a school night. They agreed and we went. If you thought that my relationship with Tori couldn’t have been more intense- you would be wrong. After that night of seeing her play live, I was so overwhelmed with joy, I was hooked. And I needed more.
But why was I so obsessed? What was happening? Let me paint the picture.
At this point in my life, I was 14. A young gay boy, in the closet, growing up in Mississippi. I was clearly way more feminine than all the other boys at school which was brought to my attention constantly. I couldn’t tell anyone about my sexuality because I was terrified about what everyone would think or say. Growing up as Catholic and being surrounded by a large Christian community, I was also continually reminded that it was a sin to be a homosexual and that I was probably going to hell.
All of this in combination with going through puberty was tough. I was trying to figure out how to be, well, me. Don’t get me wrong, my parents loved me very much and I did have friends, but I also felt lonely and misunderstood. I was yearning to express myself but I didn’t know how.
It wasn’t until the live show in New Orleans that I felt like I was a part of something. The crowd was mixed with all different types of people, including more gay men and lesbians than I had ever seen before! The whole crowd was just as passionate about Tori as I was. I was beside myself. I can’t tell you how refreshing it was to be around these people, all coming together to watch this beautiful artist tap into her heart and share herself with us in such a dynamic and intense way.
Ultimately, Tori taught me that it was ok to be myself. She helped me to stop worrying about what other people thought about me. Tori debunked the idea that I was a sinner in the eyes of Catholicism and Christianity. She was the example of self-expression that I needed to see at that time in my life. On the ride home after the show, I laid down in the back of my parents’ van. I was completely and utterly captivated.
After that show, I finished my 9th-grade year in my hometown of Mississippi and I started attending a co-ed boarding school in North Georgia, which had dorm students in addition to day students that lived in the area. I was excited to get out of my small town, start a new life, and be more independent from my parents. I quickly befriended a group of girls and spent most of my time with them. We drove around for hours and listened to Tori, blasting her music as loud as we could. During this time, I befriended someone by the name of Alex. We became best friends and connected over our love for Tori.
At this time, Tori was going on tour for her new album, Scarlet’s Walk, and I was eager to see her again. Looking over the tour dates, my heart was broken because she was playing in Atlanta (about an hour away) on a school night. There was no way I could get approval to go- I was 15, attending a boarding school, and had no car. But that didn’t stop me.
I studied all of the tour dates that were on the weekends and found the closest one to Rome, GA. It was in Kansas City, Missouri. This was a 12-hour drive away. So I asked my friend Alex if she would drive us and she was in. At this point, we had also learned that Tori would host ‘meet and greets’ outside of the venue before the show as long as you got in line early enough. We were going to see Tori. And maybe even meet her.
Now the logistics were tricky. We both were under 18 so we couldn’t exactly check ourselves into a hotel. We also had school on Friday and I had to be back at the dorms on Sunday night at 6:00 pm. That meant we had to drive straight there, find a place to crash, get up early, and try to find the line for the meet and greet. And then, of course, go to the show! The next day, we had to drive straight back to Georgia. Everything had to be done in one clean sweep without anyone finding out, especially my parents and boarding school. It was risky business but we were determined.
So we drove all the way there, listening to Tori the whole time. In the middle of the night, we found a cheap motel that let us get a room and got only a few hours of sleep. Early the next morning, we left and went to the venue to try and find the meet and greet, which we did. After waiting in line all day, I finally met Tori for the first time (see the picture above). When it came to be my turn, she opened up her arms and gave me a hug. As I squeezed her, I softly said, ‘Tori.’ She whispered in my ear, ‘Yes.’
For my 16th birthday, my parents wanted to take me and my twin sister to New York City: for the first time ever! This was a big deal to me and I was very excited. Of course, I immediately began studying Tori’s tour dates. To my surprise, Tori was not only playing in NYC when we were going to be there. She was playing, on my birthday, March 6th, at Radio City Music Hall. I had some money saved up from when I was a lifeguard in the summer and I scoured eBay for the best tickets I could find. I ended up scoring pit tickets, literally right in front of the stage.
After arriving in New York, for our birthday my parents had planned a whole bunch of touristy things for us to do. As we hit the streets, I knew that Tori was going to have a meet and greet outside of Radio City and I needed to get there ASAP. I explained this to my Mom and she thought I was crazy and didn’t want me to go.
So what did I do? I hailed a taxi cab right in front of my family and jumped in. ‘Radio City Music Hall’ I exclaimed to the driver and off I went. Was this rude and disrespectful to my parents? Yes. (I apologized after the fact.) But if you thought I was going to miss an opportunity of seeing Tori Amos in person on my 16th birthday in New York City- you would be mistaken. Later that day I did meet her and got another hug.
As I finished high-school and went to college, I continued to always listen to Tori. During this time, my love affair with music continued to grow and expand. I started exploring other artists and all types of music and even became obsessed with new musicians. I’ve been to countless live shows and have created new love affairs with different artists. But none of these live shows were quite like Tori. And none of these amazing relationships with new musicians have or ever will be as intense as it is with Tori.
In my mid 20’s, I moved to NYC to pursue my career as an artist. I was working multiple jobs: serving tables, working at Apple repairing iPhones, being an artist’s assistant part-time, and doing whatever freelance photography gig was thrown my way. This snapshot above was taken in June of 2014 before I even started Mississippi Vegan! As you can see, I always keep Tori around as a reminder to be myself and to be fierce about it.
Here we have another framed piece I have hanging in my office. This is my favorite image of Tori. It is a single from Boys For Pele which happens to be my favorite album by her. Every day this image inspires me to express my most authentic self and to tap into my heart. And if I’m ever feeling down, I can just look at Tori and she makes me smile.
And now for the kicker…
Earlier this year, I woke up one morning to find out that Tori Amos had recently been interviewed by NPR. “Tori Amos Offers Quarantine Comfort With A Recipe For Vegan Mushroom Stew” was the title of the piece and it was a part of NPR’s ‘Our Daily Breather’ which is a segment on their website where they interview different artists. I had a DM from a follower that said, “Tori just did an interview with NPR and she mentions you and your book!’ My eyebrows raised and my heart skipped a few beets. Is this a joke? Did Tori really mention me in an interview?
I quickly googled ‘Tori Amos NPR vegan’ and the article came up. As I read through the words, tears starting streaming down my face. Here’s an excerpt from the interview:
“Tonight we’ll be having a vegan stew that I am calling mushroom magic. This is an experiment; we’ll see if the gang likes it. Many of the vegan dishes that I love are from Timothy Pakron whose cookbook Mississippi Vegan is always in the kitchen. His vegan creole “potato salad” is glorious.
Yes, during these times some of the spices he uses might not be in your kitchen, but substitutions can work with his amazing inspirations. He has a knack for just jam packing flavor, whether it’s in his Southern “succotash stew” or his “mama’s rosemary white bean soup.” He also puts up recipes on his site and hopefully, his magic will make someone smile during these very challenging times.”
-Tori Amos
(Read the full interview here.)
As you can imagine, I was in shock. I kept reloading the article to make sure I was reading things correctly. As the reality set in, I was engulfed by an intense surge of excitement, joy, and pure disbelief. A feeling that overwhelmed me to the max, making my heart melt and my skin tingle. Tori Amos has my cookbook in her kitchen? She makes my recipes and enjoys them? Tori Amos visits the very blog you are reading now? I couldn’t handle it.
Earlier this month, Tori was interviewed by Rolling Stone and she mentioned my potato salad again! This time the interview was talking about her favorite things and she expressed that my potato salad was one of the most interesting things she learned to make during quarantine. I had to pinch myself!
If you’re reading this far down, I hope that you understand why I had to fill you in on everything. I had to tell you my story so that you could understand how very important this is to me. The fact that my creative work has entered into the home of Tori and into her kitchen is a major and important moment of my career. It is profound. I feel as though it is the universe telling me that I am exactly where I need to be. I am doing exactly what I was put on this earth to do. And I must keep going.
Tori, if you’re reading this:
I want to say thank you. Thank you for sharing your work with the world. Thank you for teaching me how to believe in myself. And thank you for teaching me how to be an artist. You will forever be a part of my life.
That said, I want you to know that you are a part of Mississippi Vegan. You are a part of my photography, my writing, and my recipes. The next time you are flipping through the pages of my cookbook, I want you to know you are one of the reasons why they exist. In honor of you, I am officially changing the name of my ‘Creole Potato Salad’ to ‘Tori’s Potato Salad’ and I am sharing it with the world as a thank you for everything you’ve done for me. I hope that this offering can touch your heart, just as you have touched mine. Sending you all of my love.
Timothy
UPDATE! June 20, 2023
I was invited to go backstage to meet Tori after her performance in New Orleans! When I walked into the room, she welcomed me with a warm smile and told me that my cookbook helped her get through the pandemic. She said she loved my potato salad and the rosemary white beans!
I told her that she taught me how to express myself and that she inspires me to be the artist that I am today and that the book wouldn’t exist without her.
To all the artists out there, I hope that this can inspire you while working on different projects. The creative energy that you put into your work can be very powerful. It can connect you to experiences that may only seem possible in your wildest dreams.
Lots of love, t
8 cups peeled and cubed (1-inch) russet potatoes (about 2 pounds) Dressing 1 cup vegan mayo Optional Toppings Chopped fresh parsley 1. Prepare the potatoes: Fill a large pot with water. Add the potatoes, salt, sugar, and vinegar to the pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Boil until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes. You want them to keep their shape, so don’t overcook them. Drain the potatoes in a colander and run cold water over them. Toss them in a serving bowl with the olive oil. Cover loosely and place in the fridge to cool thoroughly. If the potatoes are not completely cool, the dressing will break and become oily. No, ma’am! 2. Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the mayo, mustard, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic, tamari, sugar, black pepper, pepper flakes, cayenne, paprika, and sea salt to taste. Set aside. 3. Once the potatoes have cooled, add the celery, carrots, red onion, green onion, and desired amount of dressing (I use it all!). Gently fold everything together. Add more salt as needed. Garnish with a sprinkling of the diced carrots and red onions, sliced green onions, and chopped parsley. Lastly, and this is optional, add as much shiitake bacon (or Tofu Bacon) as you can fit on top and serve. 
Ingredients
1.5 tablespoons sea salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 garlic clove, finely minced
2 teaspoons tamari or coconut aminos
1 teaspoon sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1⁄4 teaspoon sweet paprika
Sea salt, to taste
1⁄2 cup chopped celery
1⁄4 cup diced carrots, plus more for garnish
1⁄4 cup diced red onion, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion, plus more to garnish
Tofu Bacon, chopped into bits
Shiitake Bacon (from my cookbook)
Radish, diced Instructions
60 comments
This story was beautiful. I love this blog as I just stumbled across it and you’re hilarious. Keep it up!
Thank you so much for the love! I will, thank you!
That NPR segment is how I found you and I have to say I totally agree with Tori!
Aww, you are so sweet. I love that you are here because of Tori. That is so special! Thanks for the love.
What a beautiful story Timmy. Congratulations. You and your recipes make the world a better place. Happy new year my friend. Wishing you all the best and more in 2021!
Happy New Year to you as well Lala! Thanks for being here and supporting me.
As a long time fan of YOURS this blog post brought tears to my eyes. I love the story and thank god for Tori! Thank you for being authentically you. Your New Years stew is simmering low in the kitchen now, filling my home with love and goodness. Happy New Year! xo
Aww, this makes me so happy. Thank you for the love and support!
Wow, I feel like I fell into an alternative dimension or parallel universe where these magical connections happen all the time. I’m so happy you were the recipient of all this good juju. I cannot eat fat for health reasons, but I’m totally making this… without the mayo.
Thank you! If you can have nuts, cashew cream would be nice!
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and personal story. I felt emotional reading it. While I’m here, I’d like to thank you for your beautiful recipes, photography and inspiration. Happy new year to you and your readers!
You are very welcome. Thank you for being here.
Absolutely beautiful. This filled me with joy! I’m so happy for you! And I’m excited to try the recipe too 🙂
Aww, thank you. Happy cooking!
Thanks for sharing your Tori story. I loved reading it. Can’t wait to try this. Happy New Year!
You are very welcome! Happy New Year!
Love this- such a great read, because I totally get it. I too am a huge fan. The shows were like the most “religious” experience I had. I can still hear certain songs and it’s like they pick me up and transport me directly back in time, and I’m teary eyed after one note. Such powerful stuff. Sort of like how amazing food can provide comfort to the soul and be a religious experience as well. Love your work- really enjoy your recipes and content. Congrats on the big recognition and for hanging in there and being true to yourself- it shows in your work. I also will be making this potato salad! It’s been dog eared in the book for a month!
They really were ‘religious’! Way more powerful than any church I’ve ever been to- ha! Thanks for the love. Have a fabulous new year!
That was beautiful Timmy- I love that your heart, soul and what drove you to inspiration is something you relish in, and delight your readers and fans…for us to enter your incredible world of honesty, integrity and down right home cooked comfort- in words and food- filling our hearts and soul – happy joyous healthy new year! May all of us have half your insight, talent and passion for what you love.
And yes, bought your cookbook when it was offered as “pre-order” and it, like Tori, proudly perches in my kitchen, used over and over…. keep on keepin’ on??
P.S. Before I read your Tori post tonight, I had just taken the last batch of chocolate cookies out of the oven! They are delightful! Kept in the refrigerator like you said xxoo
Thank you so much for the love and support. It means the world to me. I will keep on- thank you for being here. Hoping you have a fantastic 2021!
Amazing!!!
Timothy,
What an outstanding, heartfelt blog. Melissa told me about this recent blog you had written and I must say, “I’m so proud of you for standing up and being who you are, for writing from your heart, your honesty and your generosity of sharing your story (and of course your famous potato salad recipe). What a moment that had to have been for you to come face to face with someone you have admired for such a long time and for Tori to speak so highly of your book and your special recipes.
I’m so impressed and look forward to having you over to our home for dinner one night.
Whenever I read and or watch your Instagram stories, you always amaze me with your “upbeat, excited, exuberant attitude” for life. Keep on creating, cooking and loving life to the fullest Timothy. There’s no doubt you touch many lives with your special gifts.
Oh, this was so lovely to read! Thank you so much for leaving a comment. This story is very special to me and I am so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for all of the love and support!
Ah! I’m not crying! lol what an amazing full circle experience. Thank you so much for sharing. I actually discovered your blog through that recent Rolling Stone shout out by Tori. Came here today to make out my shopping list for this week. Cant wait to try some of these recipes! 🙂
Aww, that makes me so incredibly happy to hear. Thanks for joining me! Welcome!
Wow!! Such a beautiful story, and recipe!! I’ve been making many of your recipes lately and love them all! I’ll have to buy the cookbook soon ? question about this: in the photo of the potato salad it looks like there are pickles in there, and I don’t see carrots? I’m just asking because diced pickles in this sounds great, so wondering if that’s the case? If so, maybe I’ll do it that way! Thanks again for all you do! (P.S. sorry I put the comment in the wrong place before)
Hi! So every time I make this recipe I change things up a bit depending on what I have in the fridge. I do like to add pickles (which I did for this photo) so feel free to do so. Either way, the results will still be delicious. I also used a yellow carrot which is hard to see with the dressing. Happy cooking!
I woke up today and was skimming some news articles when I came across. one that caught my eye, an article written by somebody named Seth Berkman called “50 women who broke barriers in the music industry”. If you Google it you’ll see the article posted on many websites. If you bother to read it, you’ll notice, astonishingly, that Tori Amos was not among them (despite Bjork, Fiona Apple and the Spice Girls being included, of all people). This really upset me–enough that I went so far as to search for the author’s email so I could contact him and convey my profound disappointment and astonishment that such an article would snub Tori Amos, one of the most iconic, prolific and venerated singer/songwriters I’ve ever known. Most Tori fans are familiar with her uphill battle breaking barriers in the male-dominated music industry, and I could think of no other artist worthy enough to be included among those 50. Keep in mind that I don’t make it routine to track down and personally email every author of an article in which I happen to disagree. This was a first for me, but Tori holds such a sacred place in my heart and soul that I felt compelled to fight for the acknowledgment and recognition she so rightfully deserves.
My letter wasn’t too long, but I wanted to throw in a few references to support my argument so I turned to Google and in doing so I stumbled upon a podcast that referenced the NPR interview and Tori’s Mushroom Magic recipe. When she mentioned Mississippi Vegan’s Creole Salad I decided to check it out and found your website. After typing “Creole salad” in the search bar I was elated to see “Tori’s Potato Salad” as the first thing that came up. I read your heartfelt story and I was moved to tears.
Music has always been very dear to my heart. I’m a musician and a piano player, and Tori Amos has been a core inspiration, influence and bastion of solace for me throughout my life. I’ve shared some similar experiences with yours. I discovered Little Earthquakes at a friend’s house when I was in high school and it changed my world forever. “Winter” was the first song I had ever listened to that was so beautiful it moved me to tears. I also had the tremendous privilege of receiving a cherished hug from her meet-and-greets. I’ve bonded with many amazing friends thanks to our mutual love for her.
I am so happy that shitty article I read this morning somehow managed to lead me here. I share in your joy and so happy for you! I would be so incredibly overjoyed and honored knowing that my most beloved musical artist of all time was happily at home with her family cooking up my recipes. Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful, heartwarming story. I am going to order your cookbook and always remember what a warm ray of joy it brought to me whenever I make Tori’s Potato Salad.
Thank you.
That is very upsetting that she is not included! And silly. I’m sure you were not the first person to notice that. I sure would have! That said, thank you for taking the time to reach out. This whole experience has been so magical and it means the world to me. Have a lovely day and happy cooking!
As I am also an Avid Fan of Tori Amos, I made this last night for my mum and I, and we both thought it was delicious. She won’t eat tofu unless it’s in a quiche and gave the tofu bacon the thumbs up too! Will have to get your book now!!
Wow! That is so lovely to hear. I bet it would make Tori smile!
Oh my literal God in heaven…this is, bar none, the best potato salad I’ve ever had. I found your instagram account a few days ago (b/c I’m apparently living under a rock) and I’ve made three recipes so far and each time I try a bite I brace myself against my kitchen counter and clutch my heart. You are a magician. I never write reviews, but this is unreal.
Haha! I am so happy you liked it! Thank you for leaving a review. Happy cooking!
Your story has touched the hearts of my family. We made Tori’s salad to accompany our Portobello Burgers on Super Bowl Sunday. A delish meal all the way around. Next time we will try adding your Shitakke Bacon as suggested, hard to imagine the potato salad could be any more delicious, but we are going to trust you and give it a whirl.
✌️?☀️The OH Gees of Long Beach, CA.
Hi!! Aww, this makes me smile. I am so happy y’all enjoyed it. Happy cooking!
Timothy-Thank you for sharing this very special story. I woke up today feeling irritated with no specific reason, just in a funk. You’re story brought me to tears, tears of joy over such a powerful and positive experience for you. Tears of sadness as I offer myself compassion. Thanks for embracing the vulnerability of being human and spreading love in the world through your words and food!
I’m so happy this story could brighten your day. Truly! Thanks for the love.
I am crying. Thank you so much for sharing all of this. I will never make that potato salad again without thinking of this story. Tori also shaped much of my life and got me through some rough patches and it’s time to listen again. These are difficult times but I feel connected to folks all over. Here’s to our kitchens and our people and our art and the reasons we are all here. Thank you, Timothy.
Thank you so much for the sweet comment. The whole thing is very emotional and beautiful. Sending hugs!
okay I’m actually crying reading this… so beautiful! what a special moment this must have been, to know that your idol is returning the admiration. can’t wait to try this recipe even MORE now! sending hugs!
Aww, I am so glad this touched you! The whole experience has been magical for me. Sending you love.
I love this recipe and the story behind it! I love Tori too, I’m almost 34, and loved her when I was a teenager, although I never went to one of her concerts. You should make a video for this one!
Thank you! I should!
I made this. It’s hands down the BEST potato salad I have EVER had. You’re magic Timothy.
You’re so sweet! Thank you!
Wow. This is so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. It gives me hope, on so many different levels, about so many different things.
I just discovered your website, and purchased your cookbook yesterday. So excited.
Well, this is lovely to read! Thank you so much for being here. Happy cooking!
Timothy, what a wonderful story, and kudos to you! It is a fantabulous potato salad recipe, my fav forever more! The sauce is the bomb for coleslaw dressing too. You’ve introduced me to singers/musicians I’ve never heard before (yeah, I do live pretty damn close to a cave here in Idaho). I love it when you play tunes in your vids on IG, makes me wanna dance and sing along with you (actually I do!).
Marty! Thank you for the sweet comment! I am so happy that I can turn you on to new music. I will definitely share more. Sending you lots of love and happy cooking!
I found you because of the NPR article — and made the mushroom stew shortly after (since cooking has been my main form of creative expression during never-ending quarantine). Absolutely amazing! I’ll add this potato salad to the To-Make list once it warms up. SLG was the first tour I saw Tori, too, (in Nashville), so much of this hits home. Thank you for sharing your light, your wonderful recipes, your fantastic playlists. <3 <3
Hi there! Oh this is so awesome to read! I am so thankful that I as able to see Tori on that tour. Just her and the piano. It was pure magic. Sending you lots of love and happy cooking!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. You have me in tears!! I am so happy for you. I can’t wait to try Tori’s potato salad and your other recipes as well. What an amazing story!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you being here.
This is a fantastic story
Thank you so much, Thomas!
This story truly touched my heart. As I was reading, I decided to listen to some Tori Amos for the first time and I have to say, I am now obsessed with the song Cornflake Girl. Thank you again for sharing such a variety of inspirations, food and beyond.
Oh, I am so happy to hear this. I love Under the Pink and Cornflake Girl! Thank you for the sweet comment. Thankful that you are here.
Wow! How amazing! I got a single of Crucify in fifth grade and choregraphed a dance to it that I never performed and went on to buy as many albums as I could keep up with as a teenager. Boys for Pele is also my favorite album. Thank you for this beautifully written story! I really enjoyed it. Can’t to wait to try this potato salad, too!
Hi Jennifer! I am so happy to hear that my story resonated with you. Her music is definitely the soundtrack to our lives, it seems! Thanks for being here, xoxo.