My dad is a great cook. He is a master in the kitchen, and his wonderful recipes demonstrate respect for flavor, texture, seasonings, and, most of all, the food itself. You might find him making a perfect omelette for 2 at 7 a.m., or a perfectly exquisite lunch for 5 a few hours later. He’s just as happy making a celebration dinner for a dozen or twice that many. I like being his sous chef, and following his instructions on how exactly to cut the vegetables.
My dad had a long and successful career, but he recently confided that if he had it all to do over again, he would have become a cook. Actually, I think he did. Here’s a little something he sent me last week:
Juice 4 lemons, and then juice 2-3 oranges. Mix together the juices.
Sweeten with a few tablespoons of strawberry jam (preferably Trappist Monk brand).
Add in a quart of washed, chopped strawberries (green heads removed), and mix very well.
Eat for dessert as is, or spoon over yogurt, or ice cream, or anything else you’d like.
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