Country Kitchens Remembered

It has been such a blessing to listen to my youngest read aloud to me every day after school. She is progressing so quickly and she is very pleased with herself. One night as I was headed to her room to tuck her in, I heard her reading Green Eggs and Ham aloud to herself. She is growing up and I am so proud of her!

This week, the kids and I listened to Surprise Island (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #2) on CD. There is something special about listening to a story together. It sparks a lot of discussion at the dinner table and it helps my kids to settle down after a long day. And, honestly, we all enjoy it.

Country Kitchens Remembered: A Memoir With Favorite Family Recipes written by Marilyn Kluger

This book is part memoir, part cookbook. The author tells about her childhood in rural Indiana during the 1930’s. Although much of the nation was struggling through the Great Depression, Marilyn remembers it as a time of plenty on her family farm. This is due to the fact they her parents and both sets of grandparents were almost completely self sufficient. She reminisces about her mother’s kitchen, and both of her grandmother’s kitchens and how nothing was allowed to go to waste. She follows the seasons remembering the rhythms of the farm with anecdotes and recipes.

I have always enjoyed reading about this time period, and this book was no exception. Each chapter concludes with dozens of old fashioned recipes that still hold appeal today. It reminded me of the books I have read about the Amish culture. If you are interested in self sufficiency, more mindful living, and whole food recipes you would probably enjoy this book.

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