I came across these old recipes, the other day, and I wanted to do a blog post on them, but after going through my older posts, I realized I had already shared them.
However, it is such a special gift to me and something I hold so close to my heart, that I can't help but share again.
It may not look like much to you, it may even have you wondering what is so special about these old Portuguese recipes put together quite badly actually with some staples.
But the meaning to me, is one which I find hard to put into words.
It reminds me of my great grandma Ema, matter of fact we put these together when I was just a little girl, sitting around the kitchen, trying to cook just like her, I remember cutting these out of a cooking magazine and then neatly placing them in a pile, I was determined to use those when I grew up, my very own recipes.
The thought thrilled me to no end and my great grandma knowing how much I loved them called me over to her one morning and said "Sandra, let's sit down and get those recipes put together so you don't lose them".
I was so excited, I grabbed them all, placed them in categories and then waited for her to help me.
I can still vividly remember her hands cutting the twine, tying it around the pages.
And I can tell you that I had forgotten what gems of the Portuguese Cuisine lie hidden in these pages....just picking them up again today and flipping through has brought tears to my eyes, I only wish that my great grandma was here with me, watching me cook and bake and carrying on the wonderful lessons and values she instilled in me.
That is my biggest gift ever. But for now I will just be content in knowing that these little booklets of recipes have a special place in my favorite things :)
1 comment:
How special to have those memories and the recipes too. My grandma was the one that taught me who to really cook and bake also - such memories that grandmas evoke in us is something never to be forgotten.
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