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Week 40: Mangia, Mangia!
This project has definitely shone a spotlight on the fact that I’m much more like my mother than I care to admit. It’s not that I believe that my mother was a horrible person, rather it’s just that I’ve spent a great deal of energy trying to create a life that was different than hers. […]
Week 39: A Jerk Two Ways
“I need help.” Why are these three words so difficult to say? Is it an admission of weakness? Is it that you don’t want to be a bother, or take precious time from those you care about? Is it pride, shame, or guilt? It used to be really hard for me to ask for help, […]
Week 32 : Hello Sailor!
Combine the grandeur (and romance) of tall ships, curious boy-crazy teenage girls, and handsome foreign sailors and I’d say you have the makings of a very good story! But, only if one those boy-crazy teenage girls (me) had a better memory and took a great deal of creative license, which I’ve not done, but it’s […]
Week 18: Hot Tamale Mama
Tamale pie was probably not the best recipe choice for a woman who is 38 weeks pregnant. In my defense, it was recipe selection for Cinco DeMayo and likely no Mexican food would be suitable for my pregnant daughter to enjoy without heartburn. She was a trooper though, and we had a lot of fun preparing […]
Week 13: If It’s Good Enough for the Queen
I’ve never thought of food as a historical narrative. It’s easy to draw the line from certain recipes to their geographical origin, such as seafood in coastal cultures, exotic fruit in the tropics, or peppers, avocados, and corn in hot climates. Until this week I’d never made the social or historical connection, and I’m now realizing […]
Week 10: Last One There Is a Rotten Egg!
Being the youngest daughter of five has its advantages. You almost always have playmates, loyal defenders, and dedicated caregivers. You are smothered with love and affection. In the case of my mom, I actually got a lot of cuddles and affection because, being so young, I could give endless unconditional love and comfort through very […]
Week 6: Well Blow Me Down!
As the wise and wonderful Popeye would say, “Well blow me down!”… this week’s kitchen adventure came with valuable lessons. First Green food is not photogenic, especially if it’s made with spinach…EWW! Second I really need some better equipment if I’m going get through the rest of the year. My mom always had high-quality […]