Virginia Tadrzynski wrote:
> I remember a few years ago, Sheryl Rosen posted of her dad's passing and the
> food tastes and slightly odd food items that bring their memories flooding
> back. We all posted items that reminded us of our deceased relatives that
> brought smiles to our faces.
>
> Mark, hon. Been there, done that, and the thought of losing your mom
> doesn't get easier. We deal with it in time, but some things just open the
> wound. Remember her good times, forget the bad. When dealing with your
> sister, remember, her mom died too. Sending you a big cyber hug.
>
> Now. For the rest of us. A new thread.........what did your mom cook that
> you remember most? My mom couldn't cook if her life depended on
> it......mostly throw togethers and Encore dinners. One recipe she tried was
> called "Mexican Fiesta" it was ground beef, mixed with cooked rice, drained
> stewed tomatoes, and topped with a jiffy cornbread mix. No spices, she
> didn't use them. Bland......you betcha. My father either called it
> Slumgullion or Mexican Shit. Remember being little when an evangelist came
> calling. Asked what we were eating and I said "Mexican shit' ....shoulda
> seen them trying to cover that up...
>
> Your best mom memories?
> -ginny
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My favorite meal my Mom used to make was what she called "pot pies"
but other old timers also used to call it "leather". It was basically
wide thick egg noodles. By wide I mean at least two inches wide and
usually about 2" long too. These were boiled in beef broth with a little
flour to thicken. Supposedly my Dad's mother showed her how to make them
and her mother showed her and so on. I make them still, so I guess it's
at least a five generation recipe. We would have the neighbor kids over
to help bale hay, and this would be lunch.
Another thing Mother made a lot was fried chicken. Home killed and
cleaned. We even had the Pastor mention that at her funeral.