Faith, Family, and Food
For as long as I can remember, Sunday dinners were always a tradition in my family. Growing up in East Texas, my mother had eight children, and was often referred to as “Mama” by other kids in the neighborhood. Sunday dinners were always elaborate! Often, we had extended family, church members, and friends to join us for dinner, but even on the Sundays when it was just “us” my mother, father & siblings, we still had Sunday dinner.
As adults, myself & several of my siblings continued to keep the tradition going, often taking turns hosting Sunday dinner in our homes, or going to our mothers house & bringing one or two of our signature/favorite dishes to accompany our mothers cooking. Due to life changes, circumstances, and partially my health; I stopped hosting Sunday dinner. Yesterday I decided I would continue the legacy, family legacy, even if it’s just me & my children. Sundays were always meant for Worship, Family, and Food. That’s the tradition I plan to pass down as well.
Often times, friends become family & in some cases support you or even help you along the way in life more than blood related relatives, and that’s perfectly okay, but we were always taught to be family oriented & often time that included friends that became family.
Yesterday’s menu was just a continuation of what has been instilled in me from childhood. I encourage you to start or continue whatever great family traditions you may have. Spend more time with the people you love, people that value & appreciate you, people who push you to be your best version, people who allow you to be your true self, whomever that may be. Faith, Family, and Food!
Sunday Dinner Menu 11/18/19
*Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Jamaican Oxtails
Fried Chicken
Seafood Stuffed Jalapeño
Black Eyed Peas
BBQ Shepherds Pie
Mac & Cheese
Collard Greens
Jasmine Rice
Fried Sausage & Corn
Butter Pecan Cornbread
Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
