Sunday Family Dinners
A lost tradition32 total reviews
Comment from eliz100
I enjoyed reading your family story. The love you felt comes shining through. At my Mom's house, the kitchen table was always open. "Have a cup of coffee. Sit, sit." She would not take no for an answer. You might accept the first offer, or she would keep offering. I do not see any room for improvement. Have a blessed day.
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I enjoyed reading your family story. The love you felt comes shining through. At my Mom's house, the kitchen table was always open. "Have a cup of coffee. Sit, sit." She would not take no for an answer. You might accept the first offer, or she would keep offering. I do not see any room for improvement. Have a blessed day.
Comment Written 06-May-2023
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Elizabeth? thank you for the great review.
John
Comment from Sanku
This nostalgic trip found an echo in my heart.. We used to have get togethers like this at our grandmothers place .I enjoyed visualising this happy scene...
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This nostalgic trip found an echo in my heart.. We used to have get togethers like this at our grandmothers place .I enjoyed visualising this happy scene...
Comment Written 06-May-2023
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I?m glad you were able to tie in with me on the memories.
John
Comment from Tom Horonzy
I tried being Italian when we lived in CHambersburg, Trenton NJ, to the point of spelling my surname Horonz-i, not y, as Italians were everywhere there., but wo my blue eyyes said neigh.
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I tried being Italian when we lived in CHambersburg, Trenton NJ, to the point of spelling my surname Horonz-i, not y, as Italians were everywhere there., but wo my blue eyyes said neigh.
Comment Written 06-May-2023
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Great review, Tom,
Thank you very much.
John
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi John,
I enjoyed reading about your family gatherings. It reminded me of the family times we had so many years ago, back in the late 50's and early 60's, when I was just a lively kid. We had some great times, especially at Christmas. But, like your family, it doesn't last. Things change.
I bet the food was terrific, but it's the family members that ruled the day.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Kimbob
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Hi John,
I enjoyed reading about your family gatherings. It reminded me of the family times we had so many years ago, back in the late 50's and early 60's, when I was just a lively kid. We had some great times, especially at Christmas. But, like your family, it doesn't last. Things change.
I bet the food was terrific, but it's the family members that ruled the day.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Kimbob
Comment Written 06-May-2023
reply by the author on 06-May-2023
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Italian food is delicious!
Thank you Kimbob for reading and a great review! I always as appreciate you stopping by.
John
Comment from Jim Wile
I loved this wonderful, nostalgic, well written story of your youth and those memorable family dinners that make my mouth water as you describe them. You were truly blessed, John, for having an extended family like that who enjoyed each others' company and needed little excuse to get together and celebrate often. Such great memories for you.
That's one thing I love about the family dinners depicted in the TV show, "Blue Bloods." Despite differences of opinion, you can feel the love they have for each other and the respect they show to one another. It's heartwarming to see, as I'm sure it was for you to feel with your family. Jim
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I loved this wonderful, nostalgic, well written story of your youth and those memorable family dinners that make my mouth water as you describe them. You were truly blessed, John, for having an extended family like that who enjoyed each others' company and needed little excuse to get together and celebrate often. Such great memories for you.
That's one thing I love about the family dinners depicted in the TV show, "Blue Bloods." Despite differences of opinion, you can feel the love they have for each other and the respect they show to one another. It's heartwarming to see, as I'm sure it was for you to feel with your family. Jim
Comment Written 06-May-2023
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Wow. Fantastic review, Jim.
Your words resonate with me. I appreciate it all.
John
Comment from Wendy G
I enjoyed your story of the wonderful family dinners. The menu sounds absolutely delicious! How did you fit it all in? Nicely done.
Wendy
No apostrophes for normal plurals. (Potato's should be the plural potatoes.)
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I enjoyed your story of the wonderful family dinners. The menu sounds absolutely delicious! How did you fit it all in? Nicely done.
Wendy
No apostrophes for normal plurals. (Potato's should be the plural potatoes.)
Comment Written 06-May-2023
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Thank you, Wendy for reading and the correction.
It?s amazing the amount of good food cooked and consumed. That?s why dinners took 2-3 hours, nice and slow.
John
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
What wonderful memories you have of these huge family gatherings here and the food all sounds so delicious too. I loved your photograph John. Time moves on and now you gather for those special occasions. Many Italian families enjoy huge celebrations around the dinner table and celebrate the togetherness of family, I enjoyed your fine post John, it is full of love and gratitude, very uplifting, love Dolly x
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What wonderful memories you have of these huge family gatherings here and the food all sounds so delicious too. I loved your photograph John. Time moves on and now you gather for those special occasions. Many Italian families enjoy huge celebrations around the dinner table and celebrate the togetherness of family, I enjoyed your fine post John, it is full of love and gratitude, very uplifting, love Dolly x
Comment Written 06-May-2023
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Dolly, thank you so much for reading.
Always appreciated.
John
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
I love hearing about the Italian lifestyle, their close-knit families and their enthusiastic celebration of food and meal-times. This account captures all that vividly with lovely descriptions of dishes, fun and all the organisation that goes into these family occasions. Just a small edit: I think your 'wreck havoc' should be 'wreak havoc' but the prose is excellent and perfectly conveys atmosphere and a strong childhood memory. Thanks for sharing. Debbie
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I love hearing about the Italian lifestyle, their close-knit families and their enthusiastic celebration of food and meal-times. This account captures all that vividly with lovely descriptions of dishes, fun and all the organisation that goes into these family occasions. Just a small edit: I think your 'wreck havoc' should be 'wreak havoc' but the prose is excellent and perfectly conveys atmosphere and a strong childhood memory. Thanks for sharing. Debbie
Comment Written 06-May-2023
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Hi Debbie. I believe you?re correct on the wreak havoc.
I?ll correct it.
Thank you for that and reading along.
John
Comment from Ben Colder
Yes, they have changed. I knew some Italians who were farmers. I come to know them well. I dated a girl from who was one of their daughters. A beautiful girl and great parents. Thanks for sharing your tradigital meal. It is always fantasist.
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Yes, they have changed. I knew some Italians who were farmers. I come to know them well. I dated a girl from who was one of their daughters. A beautiful girl and great parents. Thanks for sharing your tradigital meal. It is always fantasist.
Comment Written 06-May-2023
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Ben, I appreciate your time to stop and read.
John
Comment from country ranch writer
Those were the days the Italian family got together to break bread, but is still alive today even in the people of Mexican decent.The English Irish and French do Sundays with family.
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Those were the days the Italian family got together to break bread, but is still alive today even in the people of Mexican decent.The English Irish and French do Sundays with family.
Comment Written 06-May-2023
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Barbara, thank you for reading along.
John
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Welcome,