Stories Served Served Around The Table
Around The Table
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
B is For Blowfish Do you remember blowfish? They use to be abundant in the Great South Bay on the south shore of Long Island. They were everywhere—along the piers, in the seaweed grassland, and in a million secrete fishing holes. Blowfishing was an easy way to get kids fishing. My dad would fasten… Continue reading B is for Blowfish
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