Tag Archives: Cooking

Love and Food

Posted on September 5, 2016 by vanbytheriver

Like many, I grew up in a food-focused family. My husband was quick to notice and a bit confused that so many of our conversations centered around food. There is a pretty simple explanation. It was never subtle. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Childhood, Entertainment, Family, Food | Tagged Cooking, Family Values, Food as Love, Recipe Sharing | 82 Comments

Foodie

Posted on October 21, 2015 by vanbytheriver

Pam could cook. The oldest of ten, she saw it done well; homemade, quality ingredients, massive quantities. She married young. Joe was special; smart, funny, motivated. They shared values, life goals, interests, mutual attraction. Love came easily, a perfect match. One month into … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction, Food, Writing, Writing Challenge | Tagged 79 Word Challenge, Cooking, Foodie, Marriage | 38 Comments

Processor

Posted on September 13, 2015 by vanbytheriver

The S’mores Maker. It was at flea market yesterday and I had to stop and reflect. It represents everything that is wrong with commercialism in the U.S. S’mores is that universal treat that we learned about on our first camping … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Food, home | Tagged Cooking, Flea Market, Food Processor, Kitchen Gadgets, S'mores, Tools | 62 Comments

Recipe Memories

Posted on March 5, 2015 by vanbytheriver

At first sight, the recipe file is a bit of a mess. When I go in looking, I allow myself time. It is not a collection of food, it is a walk through my past. Most are handwritten, on anything … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Entertainment, Family, Food, Technology | Tagged Cooking, Family secrets, Handwriting, Recipe Box | 12 Comments

Slow Food

Posted on January 18, 2015 by vanbytheriver

My very favorite foods are the ones that take hours to cook. Fast food be damned, I like to cook “slow”. Maybe it’s about being grounded in my kitchen, my comfort zone; makes for a sweet day. Chicken soup, chili, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Food, home, Inspiration, Memories | Tagged Cooking, Crock Pot, Dutch Oven, Ham and Cabbage, LeCrueset, No Recipe, Old School Gourmet, Old-Fashioned Cuisine, Paprikash, Slow Food | 6 Comments

Ode to January

Posted on January 13, 2015 by vanbytheriver

I truly love January. It is dark and cold and I am often stuck inside for days. Don’t care. Love it anyway. It is with great joy that I start up a new personal calendar, turning the page, as it … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Family, Food, Memories | Tagged Anniversary, Baking, Childhood, Cooking, December Birthday, Expectations, Farewell to Christmas, Holiday Stress, January, OCD, Perfection, Post-Holiday, Thanksgiving | 10 Comments

Tuna

Posted on November 5, 2014 by vanbytheriver

A brilliantly simple idea for an emergency torch; make a wick out of paper toweling, insert into a hole pierced into the top of a tuna can (packed in oil) and it will burn for 2-3 hours, leaving edible tuna … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Depression, Family, Food, Mental Health | Tagged Bipolar Disorder, Chicken of the Sea, Childhood, Cooking, Depression, Parenting, Tuna | 6 Comments

Moving Van Envy

Posted on October 8, 2014 by vanbytheriver

On two different Ellis Island ship registries from the early 1900’s, it was noted that the nationality for both of my immigrant grandparents was “Magyar”. This could have meant one of two things; that the language they spoke was of … Continue reading →