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Default In Memorium: Mark's Mom

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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Not a mom memory but on a similar idea. I never knew this guy and I like
him:

http://www.timesdispatch.com/servlet...=1149189066184

http://www.legacy.com/TimesDispatch/...sonID=18382676