Helen

Recipes: Shish Kebab (Mishwee)

Mimi — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:21:19 +0000

Well, I can’t say I’ve tried making this one. It looked like a lot of work and, as I recall, it disappeared in the blink of an eye in our family! But if you are feeling nostalgic and ambitious: here is the recipe … have at it! And let me know what time dinner will be served. I’ll be there on time!

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Recipes: Cabbage Crunch Salad

Mimi — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:57:56 +0000

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Here is the Chinese Crunch Salad mom used to make. You may remember that, originally, she used to fry up those Mai Fun noodles a small batch at a time. They would make a big mess and cool noise when they puffed up. Eventually she discovered she could save herself a lot of greasy clean up, by using this version of the recipe which swapped in Ramen noodles in place of the fried noodles.

This ground breaking discovery was a turning point in her career, finally freeing her to devote more time to writing her first novel. Murder mystery readers worldwide thank you, Top Ramen! Domo Arigatou Gozaimas ! (That’s for Monica’s amusement. )

Another note: You can buy one of those broiler chickens for less than $5 , shred the chicken off it, and turn this into a Chinese Chicken Salad in a jiffy!

Recipes: Chinese Beef and Pea Pods

Mimi — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:30:04 +0000

Here’s one Lenore sent me. It’s made in a crock pot:

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Mom’s Recipes: String Beans and Rice

Mimi — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 19:20:02 +0000

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Since we are always calling each-other for Mom’s recipes, I thought it would be neat to scan them and post them on her site. Lenore wanted to make this for Henry today. So, here is entry No.1.

MoonRiver (Full Version)

Mimi — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:53:16 +0000

Here is the full version of Mom singing Moonriver for Patty, who video-taped it during our trip to Kauaii. You can hear PopPop in the background teaching one or both of Patty’s boys, how to play poker! At first, it bothered him to hear that he was talking through Mom’s performance … but I thought it was a very sweet scene to imagine: Mom singing a sentimental song from Patty’s childhood, so that she could tape it. And Dad, hanging out in the hotel room with his grandsons teaching them to play cards.

50th Anniversary

Mimi — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:08:19 +0000

Today, on my own 25th wedding anniversary, I came across this wonderful photo of Mom and Dad celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with all of us in Kauaii! Now, that was a trip to remember. I’m so glad we all took it together. Not sure if this photo made it onto Mom’s memorial video, but I like it so much I want to add it to the site. I hope Scott and I look that good and that happy in another 25 years!

Tribute Video Part 3

Mimi — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:08:39 +0000

Tribute Part 2

Mimi — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:49:34 +0000

Tribute Video Part 1

Mimi — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:22:12 +0000

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Mimi — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:58:47 +0000

I’m not sure if this is music Mom loved, or just music that makes Dad think of Mom. But I thought he would like having it here on her blog.

Let’s see if I’m right?