Stories Served Served Around The Table
Around The Table
A Swedish cuisine theme was one of the early International cooking nights (I-Night) with our friends. Matt and I were hosting. I had to plan and execute the main course while Matt took sole responsibility for finding an appropriate regional wine. One of the few I-Night rules was to cook something you had not cooked… Continue reading G is For Gravlax
Howard Johnson’s was a popular family-style restaurant/diner. The orange rooftops and brightly upholstered booths were festive and friendly. The menus offered comfort foods that were deep fried, flashed grilled, or quick boiled. The ice cream selection was top shelf. My favorite was peppermint ice cream. As a kid, my family did not dine out often.… Continue reading F Is For Fried Fish Fridays at HoJos
Every year, for as long as I can remember, Mom baked Easter bread. The loaves were perfectly braided and shone with a glossy finish. As they baked, the house filled with home sweet home aromas heralding spring. Mom never cooked or baked small. There were five kids, a husband, and an extended family. She had… Continue reading E is for Easter Bread
My husband, Matt, and I were part of a monthly cooking group consisting of four couples. We cooked meals from American regions and around the world and called it International Night or I-Night. The men were high school pals who kept their friendships while tumbling into adulthood. We met, cooked, ate, and laugh for almost… Continue reading D Is For Duck
My grandma developed diabetes in the early 80s. She was the plump Italian grandma who cooked like a master and thoroughly enjoyed hearty meals and sweet desserts. Diabetes was a nuisance. She had to learn to reduce sugars and those luscious carbohydrates. My mom and I thought it would be fun to bring Grandma to… Continue reading C is for Chinese Cooking
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