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Family Dinner

Every holiday, we have a large family dinner of 25 to 30 people. Mostly everyone brings a dish. When we clear the table, a few of the guests try to beat everyone else into the kitchen and pack up a … Continue reading

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We Are What We Eat

When is food ever just food? My answer: never. No matter what you are eating, there is always something else … there. The people who grew it or made it. The memories you have from your past, the hopes for … Continue reading

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7,000 Miles Away

To make a certain Chinese cake, you have to knead piping hot dough. Too painful for some, but no match for my grandmother, who raised seven children. Because of the pandemic, my father hasn’t been able to visit China to … Continue reading

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Tasteful Memories

 “The family loves my chicken and dumplings,” she says. “Everyone always wants my recipe. But I’m not even gonna leave it behind when I’m gone. I want them to always say, ‘This doesn’t taste the same. I miss Dolly’s.’ ” – … Continue reading

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Family Recipe

There is no recipe. They simply used a little bit of this and a little bit of that and cooked it until it was done. These reveals were often followed by joyous remembrances of picnics and Sunday dinners and family … Continue reading

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