Just a little post about Nana's actual recipe file. I know we all have memories of going over to visit and finding her seated at her round table in her little corner working on her recipes. I can even admit that I am guilty of thinking "Oh no, not more recipe talk" as I came in to visit her. I have since repented of such unkind thoughts and have come to appreciate the time she put into making wonderful things for her family, etc. She truly was a perfectionist when it came to the kitchen. She loved researching, developing and perfecting the things she made. The file is enormous as mentioned before. In the effort to put into this blog the things she wanted us to have I, and everyone contributing are striving to put down the things we most remember her for. Obviously, some editing is involved. I don't always include the recipes that seem to be strictly off the food network. They are good recipes, but not the things we remember about Nana. On many, she had notations and had added her input. Those I do include if they are things she made often.
I have since moved her file to a nice wooden box with a drawer in it that came with my desk. It just fits and is a little more sturdy than the cardboard box. I pore over it often to try and find the things we loved from her kitchen.
She was also always open to new recipes from in-laws, friends and extended family. There are recipes from the many cooks in our family that include recipes from other sources. It's all good. I hope this year we can all make an effort to put some more of our favorites, and share some of our memories on this blog. I also hope that if you are looking for a certain recipe, or need to do something special you will call or email me to see if there is something she has in her file that can help. She loved those phone calls and I do too.
