Holidays are reminders of memories made in the kitchen. By Becky Hopkins
Making Memories & Remembering Them …
Holidays, memories and food are almost inseparable. For both rich and poor, holidays will often include good food and what happened around its preparation, the dinner hour, and even post-meal work in the kitchen. The jokes and stories told as everyone
worked in the kitchen. Stories told around the dinner table. Laughter over dessert and coffee and continuing relaxed conversation and games afterwards. Relationships and friendships are built around shared meals – whether simple or gourmet. In the
memory department, food is a facilitator!
Food is also a great connector to the past – to favorite cooks and the memories that go with them. What about family main course and dessert recipes that are timeless? Trendy vegetable and salad creations? In some families, stories are told thru recipe
collections. A veritable culinary family tree may even be found.
Of course, aside from eating and enjoying a great meal, dish, or dessert, the next best thing about food is sharing it with others.
Becky Hopkins
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