This episode of The Writer’s Feast wanders through writing habits, garden plans, community events, and the quiet art of learning how to show up, even when social awkwardness would rather stay home.

Our menu was inspired by a childhood favorite of Jessica's and brought the heat with Habenero Chicken Enchiladas, black beans and rice courtesy of The Matador in Tacoma. We paired the dish with Lime Jarritos and Mexican Coke...naturally.

Cat Melaunie reminds us that inspiration doesn’t arrive with a grand entrance. It shows up in Sunday burritos, a half-formed thought, or a windows-down kind of day. We talk about the small moments that turn into poems, the strange tenderness of a sad banana, and how art sneaks in when you’re just living your life. It’s warm, a little weird, and deeply human. We laugh, we cry, we snack, and somehow, it all makes sense.

Hear a sad banana poem at the end.

Our menu is inspired by Cat's mom's Sunday morning breakfast burritos with beans, bacon and all the fixin's. We snacked on handful of sweets thanks to Hi Chews and Jolly Rancher Gummies.

A conversation with Kris Hay (aka Ms. Tacoma Aroma Flavor) on cookbooks, small business, and building something meaningful in Tacoma. One recipe, one risk, and one shared table at a time.

Our menu revolves around Kris's love of tomatoes with a tomato & mozzarella salad, fresh tomatoes, hot tea and baked treats from Chai Pyala.