hello family & friends…

 

Hello Family & Friends:

You are receiving this email from me because you are either part of my immediate or extended family- and I’m inspired by the diverse backgrounds you all represent. I had the great fortune of being adopted into a very eclectic family, who collect interesting people along the way and in my own life, I have adopted some awesome friends, who have become my family at various times, in various ways.

Enough of the sentimental stuff…inspired by Sandy’s “Nani Stories” a tattered copy of Bon Apetit Magazine and a bubble bath, I have decided to start a cookbook project documenting the favorite recipes of my entire extended family. My goal is to have the book completed in some format by Christmastime and if I can am inspired, I’ll even try to start the ubiquitous blog documenting my process – but only if I can manage to muster the discipline it takes to update those suckers.

Anyway, here is what I would love. Please share one, two or if you are feeling adventurous, Three!, of your favorite recipes with me. Be they family recipes, ethnic recipes, entrees, cookies, side dishes, salads – I’ll be thrilled with whatever you send. From Ranganath’s famous cooking, to Kari’s Fleischkuekle (yes Kari, I copied and pasted that one), to Missy & Dolly’s enchiladas…Antonio’s Chicken Tinga to Amy’s fava beans…Mom’s Scandinavian creations to Wendy’s Zucchini Bread. SO many of you are famous for your creations! You get the picture- the diversity is incredible! If you don’t have an exact recipe, don’t worry, send me the ingredients and I will make it work. I will make each recipe, take photographs and create an Extended Family Cookbook to share with all of you. (And of course I will include a few of my own- if you have any specific requests, I’ll make ‘em!)

So kindly, when you have time, copy and paste 1-3 (or more if you are inspired)  of your favorite recipes in this email and return it to me at your convenience!

Thank you!

xoL