Mom's Rice Pudding
(by Terri Sutton) rice (whatever you have) evaporated milk (enough to cover the rice and then a little more) sugar (sweet enough to know...
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A Model DaughterEvie Hirschhorn
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खाओ, डार्लिंग, खाने
Mangia, cara, mangia
吃，親愛的，吃
Coma, querida, coma
食べて、ダーリン、食べて
Jedz, kochanie, jedz
Mothers and Daughters
Voices Past and Present
Stories and Recipes
Eat, Darling, Eat
Feb 2
The Comfort of Carrots
(by Brigit Binns) Once, I was saved by the sight of some diced carrots. The phone rang on a Tuesday after a three-day weekend: “Your...
Eat, Darling, Eat
Feb 2
Comforting Carrots
(by Brigit Binns) 1 1/2 c. chicken or vegetable stock, preferably homemade 3/4 c. full-bodied white wine or vermouth 2 t. raw or...
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Jan 19
Lemon Curd
(by Lisa S. Greene) (adapted from Melissa Clark of The New York Times) 1 stick unsalted butter 2 t. finely grated lemon zest 1 c. freshly...
Eat, Darling, Eat
Jan 19
Where’s My Knife?
(by Lisa S. Greene) “Where’s my knife?” she asks. Mom sits in her wheelchair at the head of the white butcher block table, wearing a...
Eat, Darling, Eat
Jan 3
Helping My Mother Taste Freedom
(by Francesca Costanzo) I was that sensory-sensitive kid, easily awakened just by the sound of my mother opening her tin recipe box. At...
Eat, Darling, Eat
Jan 3
Aunt Kate's Cake
(by Francesca Costanzo) For the cake: 1/2 lb. softened butter, with extra for greasing pan 2 c. sugar 4 eggs 2 t. vanilla extract pinch...
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Dec 21, 2023
For the Love of Christmas
(by Marilyn Strange) As far back as I can remember, my mother hated to cook. She loved food but hated preparing it. She grew up in a...
Eat, Darling, Eat
Dec 21, 2023
Candied Sweet Potatoes
(by Marilyn Strange) 2 cans, 16 oz. each, candied yams in syrup 1 - 2 T. cinnamon 3 - 4 T. sugar (or sugar substitute) 1⁄4 c. orange...
Eat, Darling, Eat
Dec 8, 2023
Broken English
(by Marcella Cantatore) The day my mum died began like any other. It was a Saturday. She made me breakfast: a soft egg with toast...
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Dec 8, 2023
Pan di Spagna
(by Marcella Cantatore) 5 large eggs, at room temperature 3/4 c. granulated white sugar 1 1/4 c. cake flour, sifted 1 t. vanilla extract...
Eat, Darling, Eat
Nov 24, 2023
Hungry for Connection
(by Julie Cole) A few years ago, my elderly parents traveled from Ohio to my home in Wisconsin. We sat in our sun-filled dining room for...
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Nov 24, 2023
Crabbies
(by Julie Cole) 6 oz. canned crabmeat, drained 1/4 lb. butter, at room temperature 5 oz. jar Old English Cheese Spread 2 t. mayonnaise...
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Nov 10, 2023
Dumpster Diving
(by Laney Rosen) The sight of little orange squares was so inviting. One would not imagine such a find to be an actual lifesaver. But you...
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Nov 10, 2023
Ugly Duckling Cake
(by Laney Rosen) 13 - 15 oz. box yellow cake mix 16 oz. can fruit cocktail with juice 2 medium eggs, beaten 1 c. shredded sweetened...
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Oct 13, 2023
The Nerve
(by Natalie Hirt) The knock on the door at 7a.m. was a surprise. Not a pleasant neighborly knock. More of a commanding knock. Perhaps...
Eat, Darling, Eat
Oct 13, 2023
Torta de Huevo
(by Natalie Hirt) (In English, it means an egg omelet, but almost always turned into scrambled eggs for my harried mother.) 5 eggs 2 T....
Eat, Darling, Eat
Oct 6, 2023
Super Sweet 100s
(by Pei Ja Anderson) When I think of the meals my mother and I have shared, I am not hit with a wave of culinary nostalgia. There are no...
Eat, Darling, Eat
Oct 6, 2023
Susan's Sweet 100s
(by Pei Ja Anderson) 1/2 sourdough loaf or 5 oz. croutons 1 lb. fresh or dried capellini pasta 4 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 t. salt 1 t....
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Sep 29, 2023
Lunch Ladies
(by Marcia Weisbrot) Cooking was not a great connection for my mom and me. She always served healthy, nutritious meals, but it wasn’t...
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