Claudia Winter > Quotes

“The urn will look good on your mantelpiece. By the way, my grandmother loved Berlin.”
― Claudia Winter, Apricot Kisses

“Bread and games, child. Even the old Romans knew the only effective way to get people to do what they have no intention of doing.” I almost laugh out loud. What the hell is your plan? I wonder.”
― Claudia Winter, Apricot Kisses

“Nonna’s Roast Rabbit with Apricots Serves 4   Ingredients 1 rabbit, cut up Salt and pepper 1–2 tbsp. olive oil 2 tsp. fennel seeds 7 ounces of onion, cut into eighths 3 tbsp. tomato paste 4 tomatoes, stemmed and quartered 8 fresh apricots, cut into wedges, pits removed 3 sprigs of thyme 1 cup of white wine Brown sugar to taste Cooking Instructions   Rub the rabbit parts with salt and pepper.”
― Claudia Winter, Apricot Kisses

“I’ll look at it. Promise,” I say. “But first, do what you’re supposed to do: make coffee, dust the shelves, and file papers. Keep your eyes and ears open and learn—just like any other intern. Next week I’ll recommend you for the mail room. There you’ll realize what order and accuracy really mean.”
― Claudia Winter, Apricot Kisses

“Today’s young people overcomplicate their lives,” Ernesto says. “They want to know all, see all, and be all. They turn this way and that because there are opportunities everywhere. It makes them dizzy, and soon they can’t see the forest for all the trees. All they need to do is take the path that leads them to their goal. Did your path bring you to your goal, Signora Hanna?”
― Claudia Winter, Apricot Kisses

“Che bella donna! Dove vai?” Beautiful woman, where are you going?”
― Claudia Winter, Apricot Kisses