So Thankful for My Mother's Recipes

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Real Estate Agent with GreatWest Realty DRE# 00827565

http://www.myrljeffcoat.com

Mom passed away in 1975.  Yet, a little of her lives on at my home during the holidays!  That's when I pull out some of her favorite handwritten recipes.  I love cooking them for my family!  Tasting the delightful dishes and treats reminds me of my childhood and special times! Food is love!  And, through love we live on, even if it's through our recipes!

Yes, I'm grateful for my mother's recipes!

This month, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, Debbie Reynolds (the Real Debbie Reynolds) is hosting a 10 Day Thanksgiving Post Challenge.  This is Day 9.

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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Myrl,

I have a recipe that my father started translating for me, even though I could have done it myself...Except he quit in the middle, with this sentence, add the gosh darn (PG 13) vanilla, and that was it.  I laugh each time I see it.  A

Nov 23, 2016 09:09 PM #6
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Larry Johnston
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Hi Myrl Jeffcoat ,  Happy Thanksgiving!  It's nice that your mother can live on with the recipes that she was so fond of and shared with everyone.

Nov 23, 2016 10:00 PM #7
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Myrl

Family recipes keeps the family traditions alive for the next generation.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Nov 23, 2016 10:05 PM #8
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Good to keep those recipes alive Myrl.

Happy Thanksgiving !

Thanksgiving greetings

I hope that you and your loved ones have a very good weekend!

Nov 23, 2016 11:15 PM #9
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Hi Myrl Jeffcoat - You have honor your mother's legacy all these years through her recipes. It is a way for your mother to be present at all the family celebrations even to this day. Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 24, 2016 03:59 AM #10
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Oh Myrl... What a treasure those recipes must be!  And, to see them in her handwriting must be very special!  

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Nov 24, 2016 04:29 AM #11
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Nov 24, 2016 06:10 AM #12
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There is nothing better than those old time recipes. My mom recently wrote all of hers over the last year and gave them in a book to my daughter. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Myrl Jeffcoat 

Nov 24, 2016 07:55 AM #13
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Myrl, Your Mom's recipes are something to cherish and certainly share with the rest of your family as you are doing. happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. 

Nov 24, 2016 11:52 AM #14
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Myrl,

 We are so similar I too pulled out my mom's handwritten recipes for Thanksgiving we eat late. So not to pressure ourselves our homes smells so right now! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

Nov 24, 2016 01:19 PM #15
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I made dressing like my mother-in-law taught me and pie crust like my mom showed me. I also made her pecan pie but couldn't find the recipe card and had to do it by memory. It turned out good and I had better write it down so I won't forget next time. Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for sharing your blessings.

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What an absolute treasure, Myrl Jeffcoat!  I SO love to cook and would love to have some of my mother's recipes!  I have many of my grandmothers and have often thought of publishing them - they are divine!  I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Nov 24, 2016 08:53 PM #17
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My own mother gave me so much, including this business and I am forever thankful to her for the rest of my life!

Nov 24, 2016 11:33 PM #18
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I love your heart and it's kind words! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend and have many more continued successful adventures in life, and I do mean adventures! Debe Maxwell

Nov 24, 2016 11:34 PM #19
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Laura Cerrano
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I had to come back to this to look at the recipe post to see if I miss something haha

Nov 25, 2016 11:24 PM #20
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I love this story. It's truly a great story to share during the holidays because her memory comes alive and you can feel her through your hands, the smells in the kitchen, and the taste from those old fashioned delicious recipes!

Nov 26, 2016 09:26 AM #21
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Debbie Laity
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I wish I had saved more of my grandmother's recipes. I'm still not sure I have her potato salad exactly the way she made it, but everyone likes it anyway. 

Nov 26, 2016 06:30 PM #22
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Myrl, so true and I love going through my mom's recipes for the holidays. Brings back so many great memories.

Dec 01, 2016 06:17 PM #23
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I was thinking, wouldn't it be fun to frame some of those recipes in your kitchen or decoupage them and give them away as gifts to family members? There was something to be said for the stay at home mom who took pride in the kitchen. I often wonder how many little kids get home made meals today?

We were the lucky ones, weren't we?

Dec 02, 2016 02:37 AM #24
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Myrl, I suspect you have several excellent recipes from your Mom for the Christmas season. 

Dec 05, 2016 02:31 PM #25
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