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A Bite to Eat:
"As to tea, there are but two kinds, weak and strong, the stronger the better."
-- John Muir, My First Summer in the Sierra
In Martinez, John Muir lived well: good food, live-in cook, warm fires...
This kitchen reminds us how much Muir's life changed here. As a child, Muir often went hungry. As a young man, Muir explored the mountains with just a crust of bread. But here in Martinez, Muir's stomach was full and he had time to write down his adventures -- with a strong cup of tea in arm's reach. |