The Gathering Table
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I have strived to always make my table a place my family, friends, and visitors love to be. (for a simple pie and coffee or a full-blown dinner) To do this, I have had to step out of my comfort zone and learn to have fun trying new recipes to make my table exciting and offer everyone a reason to come together.
In my first book, I have shared my favorite recipes that will help you start to make your table the place everyone loves to gather at. No more begging or bribing the kids to come, (I smile as I say that!) make meals a memorable moment and soon you will be creating lasting memories of wonderful times shared while passing the mashed potatoes and gravy! These are the times I feel truly blessed.
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The Gathering Table - Kathy Mitrano
THE GATHERING TABLE
By: Kathy Mitrano
RECIPES TO BRING FAMILY, FRIENDS AND MEMORIES TOGETHER
© 2018 by Kathy Mitrano All rights reserved.
Words Matter Publishing
P.O. Box 531
Salem, Il 62881
www.wordsmatterpublishing.com
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any way by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise—without the prior permission of the copyright holder, except as provided by USA copyright law.
ISBN 13: 978-1-947072-47-3
ISBN 10: 1-947072-47-1
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2018930168
DEDICATION
When I decided to compile a book of my favorite recipes, not only mine but favorite recipes from family and friends. I dug deep down into my heart and questioned even my intentions as to WHY was this important to me. The first person that came to my mind was my Mother. She rarely ever bought precooked meals, frozen dinners or fast food burgers!
My mom was graced with nine beautiful children ranging in ages from birth years from 1947 all the way to 1967! She always made sure there was a meal on the table a minimum of 3 times a day. She worked hard at home as well as outside the home. My father was a lifer in the United States Navy and how they managed to feed and clothe us for all these years still baffle me.
My dad passed from this earth in 1969 at the early age of 42 yrs. young. I was the second youngest of 9 siblings, and to this day, I still do not understand how we survived all that was handed to us on that platter. I do know, we rarely ever turned our nose up to whatever dinner was on the table. If we did, we would not eat (eventually, though, we came down off that high horse to fill our belly’s!)
Our siblings all grew up and developed into young boys and girls, but not without those problems that any family with a 2-parent family. I guess our only difference was we didn’t have that two-parent discipline from both parents.
I will admit, for the most part, sadly enough, there were times we took advantage of our disciplines!
And again, sadly, we saw how she struggled and at times seemed to lose parenting skills by us not obeying her. Many times, I wish I could turn that clock back and be the child that listened, and obeyed and helped much more than I did.
Mom was a great cook and always encouraged us not by doing for us, but by her guiding hand and her step by step lessons. She never criticized us for our mistakes, but made sure we learned from them! The days in the summer months, I cherish the times we went into farmer fields that you picked your own, and we would pick, the green beans, strawberries, rhubarb, corn, etc. I think all my five sisters can remember apple picking in the fall months and at least one occasion, we (her, myself and my young brother) missed the bus to take us back to the barn to weigh and pay. Now, now, my mom’s sense of humor came out, and it was well worth being lost in the orchard! I will never forget, we were walking and she started singing The Old Rugged Cross.
That hymn and lyrics did get us to the next horse buggy, and we made it home safely.
So many other memories I could go on, but, this is a dedication to her and her efforts to make sure we had our food groups and healthy meals.
So, with just a few memories of the fall months and picking pumpkins and gourds, I feel honored to be able to pass these on not only to my grandkids, my son and his wife. I think we, speaking for all my siblings, have been truly blessed by my mother! I will by no means stop at just her for this dedication as I much include my father for sadly passing at age 42 and left my mom with a shoulder of responsibility when it came to raising, then seven children still at home ranging in ages from 17 to age 2.
Mom passed over to be with my dad when she was 84 yrs. old. There is not a day that goes by that I find something in my daily living that carries me throughout my day.
In closing, I just want to say a HUGE Thank You to my Mom for allowing me to fail and through failure, I learned without becoming frustrated or stressed out to the point of giving up and calling it quits.
If there is one bit of advice I could give to each and everyone else out there, find those memories from those loved ones that have left this earth before you. If for nothing else, know they are guiding you and helping you through those small errors, whether it be cooking, sewing, raising children, etc. Follow their guidance. THANK YOU, MOM, FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE AND FOR BELIEVING IN ME.
Sincerely,
Kathy Mitrano
Mom on her 84th birthday!
IN APPRECIATION
I have heard it said in the past, that behind every author, there is that one person who proves to be an inspiration from the beginning. I must give all that to my husband, Paul. He is my cheerleader, my critic, my driving force and last, but not least, I can honestly say Paul will keep the fires lit under me! I could not even attempt this book without him on my side and giving me the encouragement I so often need.
When we met, I knew that he was everything I had ever wanted in a husband. He has built me up when I feel the cards were against me. If I have an illness, he is my healing spirit! He can be my toughest critic, but at the same time, he will gently offer suggestions.
Without his enduring love and most of all, his patience, he can make me see that what I think is the impossible, and turn it into many possibilities! He is my sounding board, my hero and he knows how to turn my frowns into smiles and gives me all the confidence I need to get things done.
Most of all, my love for him is endless! He is very brave by being my taste tester (some things are fabulous, other dishes, he will gently tell me they are not keepers)! Above all I respect him, love him, and value all his opinions albeit, good, bad, terrible and downright throw