Gardening is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil, getting dirty without feeling guilty, and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity. ~Lindley Karstens Exactly two months ago, my family and I set out to plant our garden with Pop Pop. It’s our annual kick off to summer ritual. Based on past experiences, we thought we were being very wise in that we only planted what we suspected we’d use, not what sounded good at the plant store. We had a grand time and talked about the different MyJudytheFoodie … [Read more...]
FRIDAY-FOOD-FRENZY- Chicken Out
July 15, 2011 By 2 Comments
For this week's Friday-Food-Frenzy, we're all about chicken. My mother's Chicken with Mango Chutney was her most celebrated chicken salad dish served on numerous occasions and featured in the Cooking Club Cookbook. However, as I weave my way through her myriad recipes, I'm learning she often had many different versions of a dish. With a quick substitution, Judy's Chicken Salad with Mango Chutney becomes Judy's Chicken Curry Salad. Take away the curry and add some mayonnaise and some grapes and voila, Judy's Traditional Chicken Salad. … [Read more...]
Blurring the Lines Between Mother and Daughter
July 5, 2011 By 4 Comments
“The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new” Rajneesh I never needed my mother more than the very first day I became a mother. The day I delivered my first child, I worked from 8:00a-6:00p and complained of cramps from 8:00a-6:00p. How was I supposed to know I was in labor? It was two weeks before my due date and I had never had labor pains before. It was also the hottest day on record for April … [Read more...]
Judy’s Chicken Salad with Mango Chutney
June 20, 2011 By 6 Comments
It is finally consistently hot here in the concrete jungle so I wanted to try to replicate a dish of Mom’s that celebrates summertime: light and refreshing with some zest and crunch. Judy’s Chicken Salad with Mango Chutney immediately came to mind—actually finding that recipe was a different story. I have such bitter-sweet memories of this meal. The last time I remember eating the dish was at my baby shower for my first child, ten years ago. As per usual, Mom was the consummate hostess. She somehow pulled off a surprise shower for me with … [Read more...]
