Today's special dives into the way food becomes a vessel for the memories and love a family passes down across the generations. Lori Olson White's story draws from personal memory, yet it's universal.
Great story and discussion, thank you! My mother wanted small party size pasties and meat pies to be served at her wake. When she died aged 101 not only did that happen, but 6 of her granddaughters cooked small cakes, biscuit slices (cookies for those on the other side of the world) and sweet tarts from her handwritten recipes. A memorable celebration of her life through her granddaughters’ cooking. Stories also reside in the utensils used, so much to write about.
Aww thanks so much for sharing that story, Carmel. What a blessing to have your Mom for so long, and for her to leave such a beautiful legacy of family recipes behind for you to carry on. I can't wait to read those stories, I know they'll be fabulous!
The overall feeling of what it was like was that they stayed too long because of their prosperity and thinking it would never get to them. Like many things in life it came very gradually, then all at once. He actually came off a box car to the camp and Dr. Mengele told him which line to get in. Mengele turned his back, and he got in the other line. Typical teenager but saved his life.
Great story and discussion, thank you! My mother wanted small party size pasties and meat pies to be served at her wake. When she died aged 101 not only did that happen, but 6 of her granddaughters cooked small cakes, biscuit slices (cookies for those on the other side of the world) and sweet tarts from her handwritten recipes. A memorable celebration of her life through her granddaughters’ cooking. Stories also reside in the utensils used, so much to write about.
Aww thanks so much for sharing that story, Carmel. What a blessing to have your Mom for so long, and for her to leave such a beautiful legacy of family recipes behind for you to carry on. I can't wait to read those stories, I know they'll be fabulous!
Oh my… 🥹 queue the waterworks. That’s so, so sweet. Thank you for sharing.
Great story! Proves that artifacts are indeed the embodiment of ideas.
I love that, @David! Thanks for listing to the replay!
I would have listened to the live version but had an opportunity today to hear from a 102 year old Auschwitz survivor. Amazing story of survival.
Oh my goodness - good call! I hope it was everything you hope it would be. What an opportunity to just absorb history.
The overall feeling of what it was like was that they stayed too long because of their prosperity and thinking it would never get to them. Like many things in life it came very gradually, then all at once. He actually came off a box car to the camp and Dr. Mengele told him which line to get in. Mengele turned his back, and he got in the other line. Typical teenager but saved his life.
Wow, that moment.
I know right? You could get a decent story out of just that one decision.
Sorry I missed the live event. I really enjoyed watching this lovely story. Excellent!
Thanks, Jill, and I’m glad you were able to catch the replay and enjoyed it!
What a great story and great event! Love our group and glad to see some more join in.
It was a great get together wasn’t it! So glad you were able to make it and thanks for sharing your stories!
Thanks so much for the mention. I look forward to being part of this talented group!
It was such fun having you join us and thanks for sharing your own food-related family stories.
You’re welcome. Hope to join at future sessions and catch up with what I missed today.
It's an honor to have you join. Tuck in and get comfortable. Can I bring you some virtual tea?
Thanks, Barbara! I’m drinking tea right now, but I’m afraid I’m in the dark about what a virtual tea is.
So am I. ☕️🫖 (Don't worry, I just made it up.)
Ha ha! I’m up for virtual tea anytime!🫖