Best Rebecca Hadeed Podcasts (2025)

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190 The Boisterous Landlady and Her Transformative Rajma Chawal 48:19

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Picture a sun-drenched courtyard between two homes in Punjab where the air is thick with the aroma of cumin and simmering beans. Farmers work the adjacent fields while women move among each other, peeling onions, chopping tomatoes, and stirring a pot over open flames while sipping steaming hot cups of chai, gossiping and laughing. The children run …

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189 The Unflappable Farmer's Wife and Her Daily Bread 26:36

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Imagine a Tennessee dairy farm - and then there’s a cellar with a packed dirt floor and shelves made of wood, heavy with jars of home-canned produce—including the blackberry jam Judith and her sisters smothered on their mother’s famous Sally Lunn bread. Listening to Judith describe her mother, Joann, I was challenged as a hostess but especially as …

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188 From French Wine Country: The Henriot Family Revives History in Champlitte 45:51

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Hello, I’m here on my break from my production break with an episode recorded in the heart of France. If you remember the last episode, I invited you into the conversation between myself and 4 others in the kitchen of a thousand-year-old château—a space with soaring beams, stone floors, ochre cabinets, and an open fire that made it feel like home. …

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187 A Meal by the Fire: French Soup and Stories in Selina's Country Castle 49:41

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About 100 episodes ago, I interviewed Selina Göldi - and I Introduced her episode by saying, “Selina has this special gift - the ability to transport others to a different time and place. After a career in economics, Selina took this genius and turned it into a life. Beside a river in a very old building in France, she invites those wearied with th…

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186 Towards a Better Listener Experience: Join Me for a Call in 2025 4:58

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Click here to schedule a feedback chat with me in February! Hello and Happy New Year! 2025 is a big year for The Storied Recipe. For starters, I’m expanding my mission to help families create their own heritage cookbooks through a process that is doable, joyful, and even healing. Throughout a December of traveling, then returning home and jumping b…

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185 Global Harvest Festivals: The Rare and Elusive Jubilee Phenomenon with Chase Matthews 21:48

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Welcome to the second episode in our mini-series on Harvest Festivals Around the World, which I hope to add to in coming years! Today, we speak with Chase Matthews, from the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, Alabama. Along with Tokyo Bay in Japan, these are the only two places in the world where a natural wonder known as the Jubilee occurs. When conditi…

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184 Global Harvest Festivals: The Ancient 8 Day Festival of Sukkot with Susan Barocas 34:39

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Welcome to the first in a pair mini-episodes on Harvest Festivals Around the World! Today, Susan Barocas teaches me about the ancient Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot, from its origins many thousands of years ago right up to this very autumn in Susan’s own backyard in Washington DC. Sukkot commemorates both the Jewish journey through the wildernes…

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183 Palacinke & Cheesemaking: Nick’s Quest to Honor Baba Saveta’s Legacy 1:39:10

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Our story begins with Nick’s memories of Saturday mornings with his cousins, consuming endless stacks of Palacinke, Balkan-style pancakes eaten with cheese or sugar (or both - and don’t knock it until you try it, because I did, and then I had to eat my words. Literally!). As we trace the makers of Palacinke back through Nick’s lineage, Nick introdu…

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182 A 3 Minute Update: Big Announcement and Call for Feedback! 4:20

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I miss you! I haven't shared an episode in 3+ weeks, BUT!! I've been working hard on something..... I'm expanding the mission of The Storied Recipe to not only share the recipes and stories of my guests, but to empower YOU to chronicle your own family storied recipes. And I've made enough progress that now I'm seeking feedback! Have you ever compil…

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181 The Disappearing Farmer: Brian Reisinger’s Noble Fight to Secure America's Food Supply 1:11:59

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I’m joined today by Brian Reisinger, an journalist whose deep roots in farming have shaped his life’s mission. Brian is the first male in four generations not to take over his family’s farm, a role taken up by his willing sister. Instead, Brian has devoted his work to shedding light on the immense challenges modern-day farmers face. In his book, La…

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180 The World’s Only: Dr. Menna’s Singular Mission to Unearth Egypt’s Food Legacy 55:26

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One of a kind archaeobotanist Dr. Menna El Dorry shares ancient Egyptian food heritage, ecofacts, and a cherished family recipe.

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179 What Happens After Happily Ever After? Alison Kay Returns 1:40:48

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What's possible when you let go of a dream? Wisdom from someone who has done it - twice.

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178 Jamaican Cuisine Goes Global: The Scotch Boyz Journey with Neil Hudson 1:06:23

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Four Jamaican boyhood friends start a global hot sauce brand, taking authentic Jamaican flavors to the world - and bring us Neil's father's Curry Goat recipe.

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177 From Liberia with Love: Frances & Jah's Culinary Mission and Famous Potato Salad 1:23:50

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Frances and Jah share their Liberian love story, the history behind the school they support, and their 3-day cook-a-thon to raise funds, featuring Frances's famous potato salad.

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176 Riding Waves and Whipping Up Kaiserschmarrn with Anna and Marco at Mellowmove Surf Camp 1:28:09

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Anna and Marco of Mellowmove Surf Camp share their journey from carefree surfers to dedicated parents and business owners, as well as Anna's grandmother's Kaiserschmarrn recipe.

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175 Food, Feminism, Fury (and Family!): Geraldine DeRuiter's Tale of the Nesselrode Pie

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James Beard Award-winning author Geraldine DeRuiter talks about her new book, vulnerable life stories, and making an extinct recipe.

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174 Onsite Interview: Exploring 500 Years of History at Auerbachs Keller in Leipzig, Germany 42:10

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Join me on a private tour and interview at Auerbachs Keller, a 500 year old restaurant that sparked one of world's greatest works of literature and hosted one of the most significant religious figures in 200 years!

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173 A Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Story

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This is the story of a Holocaust survivor, told by herself. It is a complicated story, with layers of historical and political realities I had no idea of before this interview, reminding us story is different than a simple narrative - and that we can never assume someone’s story without actually listening to them.…

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172 The Heady Scent of Coffee Blossoms with Accamma Nanjappa

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Did you know coffee blossoms smell sweet and heady, like a citrus or Jasmine blossom? I certainly did not know that - or dozens of facts shared by today’s guest, Accamma Nanjappa, owner of Bean Song Coffee, which ships internationally from India.

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171 Warriors and Children of Nature with Accamma Nanjappa 1:28:16

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I think the best way to introduce to you today’s guest, Accamma Nanjappa, is to read an excerpt of her recipe submission. She says, “It must be noted that the Kodavas or the people of Coorg are not just warriors, but are also children of nature. Hence all our major festivals are celebrations of nature. And what is a celebration without food?”Today …

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170 A Cookbook Worth the Wait with Murielle Banackissa 1:10:39

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Murielle has been working on her debut cookbook for 4 years and last month, it was finally released to immediate acclaim. For the last 4 years, I’ve known, for sure that whatever Murielle produced would be well worth the wait. And indeed, her cookbook is visually stunning and full of vegan recipes that are inspired by her own global heritage - and …

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169 Fermentation as Art, Science, and Life Philosophy with Larry Nguyen 1:33:05

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Chef Larry Nguyen share's his family origin story, lessons learned in the hard world of restaurant work, and the art and science of fermentation.

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168: A Wedding Feast to Last a Lifetime With Ruth Newman 1:29:59

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Today I’m welcoming Ruth Newman to the podcast, a “cookier” who specializes in creating intricately decorated sugar cookies for showers, charities, and friends. However, she has never felt the urge to turn her beloved hobby into a career. And that, in fact, is exactly the reason she is my guest today. In 2024, I wanted at least some of the episodes…

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167: Trauma, Mental Health, and Spritual Healing with Alda Sigmundsdóttir 1:25:48

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A conversation with Alda Sigmondsdottir about her favorite Icelandic recipe and her powerful new memoir written at the intersection of childhood trauma, mental health, and spiritual healing.

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166 Whale, Puffin, Horse and Icelandic Fish Stew with Chef Stefan of Þrír Frakkar 1:08:50

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Icelandic Chef Stefan discusses how Prir Frakkar “dared to be different” by creating an elevated menu from traditional Icelandic dishes, using almost exclusively Icelandic ingredients. We go into his family’s story, of course, and he educates me on the whaling industry, the Icelandic financial crisis in 2008, the resulting boom in tourism, and much…

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165 Recipes for Nurturing Joy with Deborah Johnson 1:13:36

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A conversation with Mexican-American cookbook author Deborah Johnson on creating rituals to cultivate joy.

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164 Updates from My 4 Favorite Guests in 2024 50:00

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Happy New Year!! Kicking of 2024 with my 4 favorite guests - my sons, Jack, Marcus, Joshua and Nicholas!

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163 RE-RELEASE The Christmas Story 20:24

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The Christmas Story, according to the gospel of Luke.

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162 RE-RELEASE The 4th Annual Christmas Pudding Episode 47:17

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Every Christmas, this immigrant family made a British classic with laughter, joy, booze - and everyone got at least one turn with the spoon.

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161 Christmas in Indonesia with M. Aimee Tan 1:02:27

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M Aimee shares all about her Christmas memories in Indonesia, from security risks to piano battles with family. Also shares an Indonesian Christmas cookie made with gouda, coconut, and pandan.

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160 Christmas in Bruderhof with Diana Rutherford 1:14:27

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Welcome Diana!This one is a little outside the mold for the Christmas Around the World series. You see, Diana’s childhood, the culture she was raised in, and the Christmases she enjoyed weren’t really defined by the places she lived, geographically. In fact, her family moved 22 times in 17 years. Rather, her experiences were mainly defined by the a…

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159 Christmas in Ecuador with Sofia Alarcon 1:01:29

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Sophie shares

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158 Memories in the Dough: 70 Years of Montana Ranch Life 1:01:54

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Heartwarming episode with Marlene, who has lived 70 years on her ranch in Montana, first as a child, then a wife, mother, business owner and farmer. Her memories exist in the Walnut Povitica recipe that came from her Austrian mother.

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157 Brazilian Carrot Cake, German Chocolate, and Italian Art with B Santos 1:55:27

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B Santos grew up in a tropical paradise with a lively, intellectual family. Her love of art took her to New York, then to Germany, where she wrote a thesis on the changing depictions of food in art during the Renaissance.

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156 Lessons from Cameroon with Agatha Achindu, Author of Bountiful Cooking 1:35:31

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Author Agatha Achindu discusses how her upbringing by a Nigerian mother and Cameroonian mother gave her the foundation for health and wellness she now teaches others.

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155 Slavic Folk Tales & Childhood Memories in The Bone Roots with Gabriela Houston 1:38:48

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An interview with Gabriela Houston about childhood memories of time with her grandparents in the Polish Lake District that hsaped her book, The Bone Roots.

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154 Savor! An Interactive Celebration of Sephardic Culture Through Food & Music 1:18:16

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Honored to welcome two special guests to the podcast today: musician Sarah Aroeste and chef Susan Barocas. They share unique connections as Sephardic Jews with roots tracing back to a large, influential, and ancient Macedonian town. Sadly, during the Holocaust, nearly the entire population of that town was lost - a shocking 98%, in fact.Both Sarah …

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153 "We Were Raised on Love" with Auntie Mary 1:13:08

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In the second episode with Auntie Mary, we hear about her 10 siblings - their individual personalities, challenges, and life together in Palestine and the United States. As immigrants to this country, they shared the burden of making a new life together - and a success for one was a success for all.

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152 Paradise in Palestine with Auntie Mary 53:10

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IntroductionGood morning! Today I'm introducing you to a new summer series with John's Aunt Mary, one of the people I most enjoy, appreciate, and admire in this world. John's Auntie Mary is like a living embodiment of the famous serenity prayer: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can,…

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151 The Heirloom Project with Sri Bodanapu 1:38:42

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Looking to preserve your family's culinary legacy? Learn how to create a timeless treasure with Sri's amazing new software! From cherished recipes passed down through generations to heartwarming anecdotes, this episode is your recipe for success. Unleash your creativity, connect with loved ones, and savor the flavors that bind your family together.…

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150 How To Find Meaning After Pain with Natasha Levai 1:18:48

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I'm very grateful to welcome Natasha Levai to the podcast today. I'm not going to say much by way of introduction for Natasha for the simple reason that she expresses herself so poignantly and more eloquently than I could. Natasha, who is half Ukrainian and half Russian, speaks to us today from her new home in Hungary, where she and her husband are…

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149 Mythology, History, and Irish Stew with Shauna Lawless, Author of The Children of Gods and Fighting Men 1:25:43

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When Shauna turned 30, a relative challenged her to start writing again. After setting aside the initial (quite reasonable) excuses - that she had two young children and was working full time! - she and her husband carved out just one hour every other day for her to write. Six years later, walking out of the library, my eye fell on a book in the Ne…

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148 Vanishing Things: Mushrooms, Monsoons, & Cultures with Author Kaveri Ponnapa of The Vanishing Kodavas 1:27:22

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Hello and welcome to the February episode of The Storied Recipe. I’m here today with an episode that was well worth waiting for.Kaveri Ponnapa wrote The Vanishing Kodavas - a deep cultural study of her people group who were devoted, above all else, to the rolling hills and deep, dense forests of their land, Kodagu. The origins of this remote & warl…

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147 A 2023 Update: Why It's Been So Quiet Around Here 31:22

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Three important things for you to know about the podcast in 2023...PLUS, my interview with Christine Pittman on her Recipe of the Day Podcast. We talk a lot about our mutual passion for podcasting and why I hope to be doing this for a long time!Important LinksRead all the details about why I'm making these changes (and what I hope to accomplish) he…

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146 Christmas in Norway with Alexandra Taylor 51:57

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Welcome back to the Christmas Around the World Series on The Storied Recipe Podcast! This series began as a crowd-sourced post titled Christmas Desserts Around the World. As the Storied Recipe community shared their cherished Christmas recipes and the memories surrounding them, I really wanted to hear MORE. So I decided to expand on a few of these …

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145 Christmas in South Africa with Kate Jack 47:24

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Welcome Kate!Welcome to Kate Jack from South Africa for a delightful conversation about Christmas in the summertime! From the most stunning wreaths of succulents to relaxing around a floating pool bar, this conversation just may have you booking tickets to the Southern Hemisphere for this Christmas!!! Best of all, Kate shares her aunt’s recipe for …

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144 Christmas in the Valley of the Kings, France 40:19

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Welcome Claire Marie!Today, I’m welcoming former guest Claire Marie back to the podcast. Claire Marie is raising 3 boys with her Irish husband in Ireland.However, Claire Marie is French and today she’s sharing her very special memories of celebrating Christmases in the French Countryside as a very large, very Catholic, and not very wealthy family o…

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143 Christmas in Alicante with Mar Lozano 36:03

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Welcome Mar!Today, I’m welcoming Mar from the Alicante region of Spain to the podcast. Mar comes from a super traditional small town in Spain, just a 15 minute drive from the coast, where you could even visit the beach on a typical balmy Christmas Day. One of the most fascinating parts of this interview is the contrast between the traditions of thi…

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142 Christmas in Palestine with Mai Kakish 1:15:08

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Listen to Mai Kakish share all about her favorite Christmas traditions in Palestine, including the little town of Bethlehem where Jesus was born.

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141 The Gratitude Episode 30:53

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I reached out to my community of listeners asking them to share why they're grateful this year - the resulting episode put me into the Spirit of Thanksgiving faster than I imagined!