What a great conversation. Preserving and restoring our family cooking history is so important! I was very interested in the work to convert recipes for modern palates. It is sobering to consider how many of these recipes really tell the story of poverty and scarcity. I suspect it's why so many people don't even have "family recipes."
I recently saw some footage of Céline Dion on a private plane chatting in French with a journalist. She gave him a recipe she'd grown up with. Céline may fly unscheduled now, but she was one of 14 kids. She described a skillet dish of bologna fried in butter, to which was added sliced potatoes, turnips and carrots. She was very proud of this recipe, she said, because it was cheap, delicious, and nutritious. My grandmother would said "mets-en!"
Thank you so much, @Lori Olson White, for inviting me to be part of your Substack. I truly enjoyed every minute of our conversation, your thoughtful questions, kind spirit, and shared love of family and food made it such a joy. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to connect and share our stories.
Fabulous post and interview Lori. Thank you for introducing us to Jennifer and her work. Great collab on this! And thanks for providing the transcript, you know I’m one who loves to have that option! Not to even mention the yumminess in all this. Definately now hungry. 😍
What a great conversation. Preserving and restoring our family cooking history is so important! I was very interested in the work to convert recipes for modern palates. It is sobering to consider how many of these recipes really tell the story of poverty and scarcity. I suspect it's why so many people don't even have "family recipes."
I recently saw some footage of Céline Dion on a private plane chatting in French with a journalist. She gave him a recipe she'd grown up with. Céline may fly unscheduled now, but she was one of 14 kids. She described a skillet dish of bologna fried in butter, to which was added sliced potatoes, turnips and carrots. She was very proud of this recipe, she said, because it was cheap, delicious, and nutritious. My grandmother would said "mets-en!"
Thank you so much, @Lori Olson White, for inviting me to be part of your Substack. I truly enjoyed every minute of our conversation, your thoughtful questions, kind spirit, and shared love of family and food made it such a joy. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to connect and share our stories.
Me too! It is always wonderful to find someone who shares a passion and excitement for the same thing! I look forward to continuing the conversation!
What a great example! Sussing out the true stories of the foods we eat, especially the comfort food, is forever fascinating! Thanks!
Fabulous post and interview Lori. Thank you for introducing us to Jennifer and her work. Great collab on this! And thanks for providing the transcript, you know I’m one who loves to have that option! Not to even mention the yumminess in all this. Definately now hungry. 😍
Thanks, Kyla! I’m glad you enjoyed it and know you’ll love @Jennifer’s work.
Oh and I prefer transcripts, too.