I ran across a beautiful article about Thomas Keller and his father in the New York Times. It touched home in so many ways about how food is a big part of our lives and how caring for someone takes shape in different ways. It was touching and beautiful.

My Mother would cook and bake for us amazing meals and she really enjoyed it. She enjoyed taking care of her family. Food was just one way of her showing us how she loved us. These recipes are so much of how I remember her…how I honor her. So for this cookbook club, I want to try Keller’s recipes that are reincarnates of those special meal memories. Just like his father’s favorite dish, BBQ chicken and mashed potatoes.