A gift of “The Joy of Cooking” from my elderly mother a couple of years ago brought up pleasant childhood memories of delicious family meals. From this book she took great care to prepare wonderful foods for our family living in Alaska.
The gift is the latest updated version. There are many earlier ones that she followed while we were growing up. Like for many Americans, “The Joy” was and remains the bible for home cooking in our family. From yeast breads, meats, vegetables to desserts, we were presented with sumptuous feasts.
The gift is the latest updated version. There are many earlier ones that she followed while we were growing up. Like for many Americans, “The Joy” was and remains the bible for home cooking in our family. From yeast breads, meats, vegetables to desserts, we were presented with sumptuous feasts.
I was home this summer when the rhubarb was ripe. Mother (now 93) and I got out to make a harvest. From “The Joy”, we found the rhubarb creme pie recipe we had followed when I was living at home years ago. This served a la mode with vanilla ice cream is to die for. Our family, now with grown siblings, and their children, all gathered around enjoying this family classic.
I’ve been working on my own cook book that I hope to share in the near future. It is based on favorites from my cooking courses with children over the years. I’m hoping it will be regarded as another one to use time and again.
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