Last month I did a poll and asked a handful of people what images came to mind when they heard the word family reunion and what part of the event did they look forward to. Surprisingly, what was on the menu was at the top of the list. Not visiting with cousins you haven't seen in years or the opportunity to sit and talk to siblings…but what food everyone was bringing and being cooked up! And their replies, when they talked about the food, were filled with emotion and heart.
And, it wasn't just any food but delicious family recipes that had been passed down for generations: dishes like "great grandma's cake" or "Uncle Jo's barbecue sauce".
So in honor of the family reunion season that kicks off mid June and the great family recipes we travel miles to eat, I am sharing two of my family's own.
And how about this year while munching down with those you love, strike up a conversation. Start with learning as much as you can about the people behind the menu. Such as "How'd the barbecue sauce get started", or "Why did grandma use whiskey in her cakes?" and write it all down! Trust when I say knowing those tid bits will make what you are eating all the tastier…One suggestion is making up some fun family conversation starters. Learn how here.
Check out some of my family recipes we come far and wide for:
