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By Jen

I was raised in a clan of cooks. I have spent thirty years continuing to cook for my tribe. Sharing food, that communal act of nourishment, is a legacy that I feel a deep kinship for. When I pinch a pie crust topping, I always think of my Aunt Carol; when I make enchiladas, I think of my great great-grandmother from Mexico, Delores. Pot roast reminds me of my mother and grandma Martha together. I have so many memories of gatherings that always were accompanied by food - don't we all? I may not remember the meal but I remember the laughter.

Coming together was always a celebration and there was always a sense of the food as one of the magical, nourishing ingredients that made that happen.  The tribe has changed - kids grow up, get married, move away. My Aunts and Grandmothers are gone but my mom still makes the best pot roast. Recipes are passed on; new favorites emerge, and we love to share what we are learning with each other.

This blog site is set up as a catchall for the cooking/kitchen adventures of a quirky multi-generational community of family and friends. As the person who tends to post the most on this site, I use this space to answer questions from the younger generation and put up recipes that they may want to make in their own kitchens. They have also started to post their own recipes and dishes.

This blog is basically an invitation to anyone who wants to nourish their souls and bodies. I believe that when we slow down and take the time to prepare a meal - whether we share it with others or simply feed our own palate - we are engaged in the act of love. Self love, love of others - putting good, wholesome ingredients together to feed our bodies is vital on so many levels.



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