Every time I speak to my mother about cooking I learn something new. And I cannot but wonder how rich that repertoire is. So I am trying to put all of that down - for posterity. And I want to talk about these women. Apparently ordinary but ever so extra-ordinary in their every day lives. Because they spent much of their time in their kitchens, it is perhaps apt therefore that I start from there, but remember to tell you more. Much more about them.