The tarragon dotted the rice in the cauldron. And now, as if signaled, the spice jars popped open, unladened their far east wonders: cumin, turmeric,… - Julia Alvarez

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The tarragon dotted the rice in the cauldron.
And now, as if signaled, the spice jars popped open,
unladened their far east wonders:
cumin, turmeric, saffron, and endives.
The aunts each put in a shake of their favorites.
The steam unwrinkled their frowns from their faces.