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Today Thursday May 20, 2010

I have this collection of recipes and memories.

The recipes are in a grey leather book with pockets. Its stashed in my kitchen for easy access. I use it frequently. I've collected them all my adult life.

The memories of the people who first shared the recipe with me are in my head. I share them frequently. I've collected those all my life.

I didn't set out to collect either, nevertheless I have accumulated both.

I've been blessed to still be in touch with so many friends and family, whom indulge my unstoppable obsession to reminisce about them and the great food we've shared together.

Today I begin writing down both the recipes that fill my book and the memories that are in my head. Both food, family and friendship will be honored.

For every recipe in my book there is a memory.