Seriously, save me some!

So ... what's going on here?

I know. I've already started about 10 blogs. I write in them for a while and then I move on to the next one.

Well, this one is not likely to break that mould. In fact, this one, by purpose is likely to be "long-term temporary". I've got a project in mind. I don't have any idea how long it will take to come together, but this is going to be the place I work it out.

Enough beating around the bush. My idea is simple. I'm collecting family recipes from way back to today. I'll prepare the dish, take a photo, and write a bit about its history or why I'm including it.

See? ... Simple!

The idea for this project started when I stumbled across some old cookbooks that belonged to my mom. She had recipes from her mom, grandmother, and aunts inscribed in her easy flowing, loopy script. Browsing through the pages was like flipping through a memory book of my childhood.

I remembered holidays, birthdays, and other random family gatherings. And all of these family events seemed to center around the kitchen and the tables piled with food. When I closed my eyes, I could hear the laughter of my mom and her sisters, the teasing, the gossip, the complaints about work and growing older. I could smell the sweet and savory flavors wafting from the kitchen.

And I felt like I was home.

I hope one day, when Logan flips through these recipes, he will experience the same kind of reverie.