Kitchen Stories, Family Time and a Recipe
I've spent too much time in the kitchen this past week. You see, my son arrived on Wednesday afternoon and is staying a few weeks before he goes back to Boston to finish off the last weeks of his school work. Then he'll be starting school at Penn State University mid August, we will be helping in the "big move". His new apartment is on the third floor with no elevator... eep. As much as I love my boring life where every day could look exactly the same, I enjoy the busyness of having him home. Making dinners that he loves and doesn't cook for himself. Yesterday we had a winter meal of baked chicken thighs, mashed potatoes and gravy. It felt weird to be eating with summer in full swing. He was quite happy though. I come from a long line of family members that show love through food. Lots and lots of food. I like that kind of tradition. Today my sister and her husband arrive for the holiday weekend and later tonight my nephew and his wife will arr