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Here at Basil & Quill, I believe in providing warmth and wonder. I believe in the supernatural, the mystical, and the small beauties in life. This will be a place of community and cooking, a place to share stories and dreams. As a writer, I wish to share my works to promote conversation and learning. As a home-chef, I openly share recipes that are blended with genuine intention, guiding you to consider the energy put in on a day-to-day basis. I’m here to show you that it is easy to include the same imagination and hope in your everyday life that you had as a child, and maybe still do. Because positive thinking attracts positive energy and outcomes, and I wish happiness for all of you.
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