Conversation, laughter, teasing and good food are some of what I remember about Sunday dinners when I was a child.  I also remember the meals.  I have always loved food even as a child.  As with any child I didn’t always love what was good for me but the sit down dinners began my love affair with a wide variety of foods and tastes.

My Mom was not a gourmet cook.  A lot of times the food was not what I would call out of the ordinary.  But it was always plentiful and favorable.  Lots to go around and filling. She wasn’t afraid to try new items, flavors or recipes she found in books.  Lots and lots of cookbooks!