Hello! I hope everyone had a fun, safe halloween. Today’s post is not a recipe for Day of the Dead bread, but rather a tribute to some loved ones of mine that have passed on, and some of their favorite food and drink.

For those of you who are my own family (immediate or extended), you might want to play a little matching game with me. I’ll list the family members first, and the foods next. For the rest of you, this might not be very interesting, but perhaps it will inspire you to reflect on your own loved ones who have passed, and the things they loved.

1.  Grandpa C (mom’s side)
2.  Grandma C (mom’s side)
3.  Grandpa B (dad’s side)
4.  Grandma A (dad’s side)
5. Uncle J (dad’s side)
6.  Uncle B (dad’s side)

Answers:

• A. meat
• B. lemon pie
• C. ramen noodles and ice cream
• D. ham, sweets
• E. long simmering foods
• F. limberger cheese, pickled herring, bacon

If you’re part of my tribe, what are your guesses? If not, what foods or drinks do you eat that remind you of lost loved ones? Do you celebrate Day of the Dead/ Dia de los Muertos?

Meri