The article narrates a journey of learning cooking skills passed down through generations, emphasizing the importance of family recipes. Through a series of experiences, the narrator discovers how to prepare various dishes, culminating in the cherished family stew that never made it to the recipe book. As they become a 'quarantine cook', they embrace cooking from scratch and seek advice from family, showcasing a blend of nostalgia and the modern challenges of cooking during isolation. The narrative highlights the emotional bond tied to food and tradition, particularly in family settings.
You win. You open the treasure, but search in vain for how to prepare the family stew. She passed away without ever writing it down.
I’m becoming a quarantine cook! First time making every meal from scratch. Called aunt & uncle for recipe: olive oil, chickpeas, lentils, tomatoes, onion, salt.
Later, someone presses the recipe into wet clay. You take peas and soak them until they are soft, then boil them. You chop onions and parsley.
You argue with the others over who will keep Grandma's recipe book, her slanted handwriting enduring under smudges of grease and flecks of dried dough.
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