Sunday Family Dinners
A lost tradition32 total reviews
Comment from jessizero
This was a great story about your memories of Sunday family dinners. Things do change once the older generation passes. I am sorry for that. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 09-May-2023
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This was a great story about your memories of Sunday family dinners. Things do change once the older generation passes. I am sorry for that. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 09-May-2023
reply by the author on 09-May-2023
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Thank you, Jessi. They were fun days.
Comment from Regina Elliott
Viva I'Italia! I ran out of 6 stars yesterday, so an extra
star from Heaven. What an
endearing and wondrous
write about your large Italian
family in NY. My late father
was from Brooklyn, my 90
year old mother is from
Rockaway. I grew up on
Long Island. I really miss
New York, wish I could move
back. I'm 65, and now
rooted in the Blue Ridge
foothills of North Carolina.
Anyway, you've weaved a
heartwarming story about
your family's gathering
every Sunday with such
a delicious sounding feast.
Your memories of that is
precious, and priceless.
My nephew-in-law is
Italian, he was one of the
volunteer firemen who
served bravely in the
9/11 tragedy. He and my
niece live in Medford out on
Long Island. They tell me
about his big family's
Thanksgiving dinners. My
family is pretty much
scattered to the wind. You've
written such a treasure here.
Many blessings to you and
your family. ~
reply by the author on 09-May-2023
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Viva I'Italia! I ran out of 6 stars yesterday, so an extra
star from Heaven. What an
endearing and wondrous
write about your large Italian
family in NY. My late father
was from Brooklyn, my 90
year old mother is from
Rockaway. I grew up on
Long Island. I really miss
New York, wish I could move
back. I'm 65, and now
rooted in the Blue Ridge
foothills of North Carolina.
Anyway, you've weaved a
heartwarming story about
your family's gathering
every Sunday with such
a delicious sounding feast.
Your memories of that is
precious, and priceless.
My nephew-in-law is
Italian, he was one of the
volunteer firemen who
served bravely in the
9/11 tragedy. He and my
niece live in Medford out on
Long Island. They tell me
about his big family's
Thanksgiving dinners. My
family is pretty much
scattered to the wind. You've
written such a treasure here.
Many blessings to you and
your family. ~
Comment Written 09-May-2023
reply by the author on 09-May-2023
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Regina. What can I say? I love your review. Such warmth flowed from your words it touched my soul!
Thank you so much!
John
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Well done. Well written.
Yeah, dinner at grandma's farm. But alas, there's no longer a farm. And no longer a grandma, either. And with the family scattered, well... The sad part is that my kids and grandkids have no memories of extended family treasured memories.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 09-May-2023
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Well done. Well written.
Yeah, dinner at grandma's farm. But alas, there's no longer a farm. And no longer a grandma, either. And with the family scattered, well... The sad part is that my kids and grandkids have no memories of extended family treasured memories.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 09-May-2023
reply by the author on 09-May-2023
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Same here, Wayne. My kids never experienced these type of gatherings either (as my grandkids).
Thanks for reading and sharing.
John
Comment from Terry Broxson
John, a wonderful story you have written about what once was. I think the Italian families often depicted in movies from the fifties came to mind with your story. It is sad how it all changed for you.
My family was small, with only a little brother, mom, and dad. Our special Sunday treat was maybe going out after church to a restaurant. Thinking about them now, they were no more than greasy spoons. But we thought they were grand! Excellent work. Terry.
reply by the author on 09-May-2023
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John, a wonderful story you have written about what once was. I think the Italian families often depicted in movies from the fifties came to mind with your story. It is sad how it all changed for you.
My family was small, with only a little brother, mom, and dad. Our special Sunday treat was maybe going out after church to a restaurant. Thinking about them now, they were no more than greasy spoons. But we thought they were grand! Excellent work. Terry.
Comment Written 08-May-2023
reply by the author on 09-May-2023
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As kids back in those days, anytime we went out was such a big deal, unlike today.
Thank you for reading, Terry.
John
Comment from evilynne
What a lovely recollection of your family's Sunday gatherings. It is very interesting and mouthwatering. You describe the traditions wonderfully. It is sad that those times have come to pass! Thank you for sharing your memories. Evi
reply by the author on 07-May-2023
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What a lovely recollection of your family's Sunday gatherings. It is very interesting and mouthwatering. You describe the traditions wonderfully. It is sad that those times have come to pass! Thank you for sharing your memories. Evi
Comment Written 07-May-2023
reply by the author on 07-May-2023
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Evi, thank you for reading these memories. I appreciate your time. Also those six stars are very meaningful.
John
Comment from Ulla
Yes, but where it has not changed is in the Latin countries of Europe. Here the tradition is alive and lived out every week. I live in Spain, so I should know.
I enjoyed your story, and it's sad it's dying out in the States. But I suppose that is to be expected as the generations become more Americanised. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 07-May-2023
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Yes, but where it has not changed is in the Latin countries of Europe. Here the tradition is alive and lived out every week. I live in Spain, so I should know.
I enjoyed your story, and it's sad it's dying out in the States. But I suppose that is to be expected as the generations become more Americanised. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 07-May-2023
reply by the author on 07-May-2023
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Thank you, Ulla. I?m glad you are still able to experience this tradition.
I appreciate your review.
John
Comment from BethShelby
I loved your story. In the south we had traditional Sunday dinners as well in the houses of various relatives. Our food was country cooking. An assortment of homegrown vegetables, potato salad, fried chicken or steak, homemade dinner rolls and pecan pie or lemon icebox and iced tea. Not as good as yours but still tasty. I think Italians appreciate food more than the rest of the world. I love Italian cooking. My two trips to Italy made me a fan of the food as well and the people. Italy was my favorite oversea country.
reply by the author on 07-May-2023
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I loved your story. In the south we had traditional Sunday dinners as well in the houses of various relatives. Our food was country cooking. An assortment of homegrown vegetables, potato salad, fried chicken or steak, homemade dinner rolls and pecan pie or lemon icebox and iced tea. Not as good as yours but still tasty. I think Italians appreciate food more than the rest of the world. I love Italian cooking. My two trips to Italy made me a fan of the food as well and the people. Italy was my favorite oversea country.
Comment Written 07-May-2023
reply by the author on 07-May-2023
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Your food certainly appeals to me! It?s nice to hear you enjoyed Italy so much.
John
Comment from Mary Vigasin
Excellent story of the family dinners. Adding Italian to the story was brilliant.
Sadly, with the passing of the older generation, those traditions are lost as the younger generation moves to the suburbs, and their interest in family gatherings disappears.
I enjoyed this so well written story.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 07-May-2023
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Excellent story of the family dinners. Adding Italian to the story was brilliant.
Sadly, with the passing of the older generation, those traditions are lost as the younger generation moves to the suburbs, and their interest in family gatherings disappears.
I enjoyed this so well written story.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 07-May-2023
reply by the author on 07-May-2023
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Mary, thank you for this great review.
John
Comment from Lola G
What a wonderful memoir of beloved Sunday dinners from the story teller's youth. I grew up in rural Eastern Washington state. The only "city kids" I knew were on Sesame Street. I was amazed at how similar what "city kids" did after church on Sundays to what I did. The reader stays solidly at the narrator's shoulder, back in time. This piece is a feast for the senses-I tasted, smelled, felt and especially heard the people. Not just the women asking if you want more than bringing it anyway (their role is universal in "old" traditions), but also the cutlery on the plates, the "oohs! and aahs!" as each dish is brought out and tasted. I was disappointed not to be offered my own plate but still feel like I want to send your Zias a Thank You card for letting me have Sunday dinner with your family.
Excellent details of time and place. The only suggestion is take a look at the phrase "wreck havoc". The idiom is "wreak" havoc. Apologies if "wreck" was the word you used growing up.
reply by the author on 07-May-2023
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What a wonderful memoir of beloved Sunday dinners from the story teller's youth. I grew up in rural Eastern Washington state. The only "city kids" I knew were on Sesame Street. I was amazed at how similar what "city kids" did after church on Sundays to what I did. The reader stays solidly at the narrator's shoulder, back in time. This piece is a feast for the senses-I tasted, smelled, felt and especially heard the people. Not just the women asking if you want more than bringing it anyway (their role is universal in "old" traditions), but also the cutlery on the plates, the "oohs! and aahs!" as each dish is brought out and tasted. I was disappointed not to be offered my own plate but still feel like I want to send your Zias a Thank You card for letting me have Sunday dinner with your family.
Excellent details of time and place. The only suggestion is take a look at the phrase "wreck havoc". The idiom is "wreak" havoc. Apologies if "wreck" was the word you used growing up.
Comment Written 07-May-2023
reply by the author on 07-May-2023
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Lola, thank your first and foremost for this great review. Your words truly expressed how you felt by resting this. The six stars were a bonus.
John
Comment from Spitfire
I love how you injected the Italian language into this story. Another plus is the extensive list of food on the table. How great to have that family bonding every Sunday and not just on holidays. Unfortunately, it can't last forever as the children grow up and go on different paths which could mean moving too far away. Thanks for sharing your favorite memory with us.
reply by the author on 07-May-2023
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I love how you injected the Italian language into this story. Another plus is the extensive list of food on the table. How great to have that family bonding every Sunday and not just on holidays. Unfortunately, it can't last forever as the children grow up and go on different paths which could mean moving too far away. Thanks for sharing your favorite memory with us.
Comment Written 06-May-2023
reply by the author on 07-May-2023
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Thank you Spitfire.
I appreciate your review.
Have a great Sunday.
John