Ghost of Midnight

Best of FPF: A Tinmouth Feast

Cindy shared reflections in the Tinmouth Forum on what sounds like a Family Heritage Potluck. We thought it was well worth a share:

“Neighbors and friends gathered to share food and stories at the Tinmouth Community Center. The idea was to bring a meal and share a story about where the dish originated and why it was special to you. Among the countries represented were Germany, Greece, Italy, Scotland, Morocco, and British Columbia. US states included Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, Idaho, and Massachusetts. [selected excerpts below]

Melody … baked wacky cake cupcakes that were popular during a period of egg shortages.

Betti baked the official cookie of Nanaimo, BC. “It’s not exactly health food, but the person who gave me the recipe lived to be 105.”

Helen brought her special Greek marinated fish passed down from her father’s Greek father and his Russian wife.

Tracy brought an Italian corn pudding passed down from Chuck’s Great Aunt Josephine. It was a childhood favorite of Chuck’s and was included in the recipe box they inherited from his mother.

Robbie brought popovers for the gathering and described how he likes to bake them early in the morning for his family before he leaves for work.

Logan brought her grandmother’s famous potato bake. When her grandmother developed dementia, cousin Molly made the potato bake and brought it to every single family dinner thereafter.

Logan brought a handtowel she designed displaying the recipe that memorializes this dish and the women behind it.

This is just a taste of the evening as there were too many stories and recipes to include here!”