""Some like to think we're a winning combination," says Boston Weatherford. "Of course, it's all because of me," she laughs, but Morrison quickly agrees. "Of course, of course," he says. "You always keep me on my game.""
""I felt like I was reading what happened over the weekend with my family," he adds."
""It kind of looks like the leaves on the tree," he explains. "I just want it to feel warm [like] when you come into the house after a cold night.""
""These family gatherings, they're not just about food, but they're about love," says Boston Weatherford. "The food that's cooked is an expression of love, even if it's just ginger ale and paper cups from the grocery store. And everything that goes on in the conversations, even the chaos: it's all about love.""
Warm, autumnal illustrations depict a crowded, chaotic kitchen where relatives gather for a lively family feast. The palette uses earthy yellows and leaf-like tones to evoke the feeling of coming into the house after a cold night. Plates of abundant food, children bouncing on the floor, and a smiling elder with a white beard create a festive, multigenerational atmosphere. Lighthearted dialogue and playful joking illustrate camaraderie among family members. The text states that family gatherings center on love, with cooked food presented as an expression of affection—even humble items like ginger ale and paper cups—and with conversation and chaos reinforcing communal bonds.
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