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chapter 13: the road trip test

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Phone charger, check. Laptop charger, check. Camera, check. I must have packed and unpacked my bags a least three times. This was the trip that was going to make or break us. Nine hours in the car with a guy I’ve been dating for only four months. Destination: to meet his parents. Was it too soon?


Jeff and I started dating in April and by July we were on our way to Massachusetts. I thought it was a little fast but everything about Jeff moved in lightening speed. He lived his life as if he didn’t have the luxury of tomorrow to dance around time.


After that 10-hour car ride, I understood why.









Chapter 1: How to Convince a Runaway Son Who Didn't Want to Marry a One-legged Woman to Come Back Home


Chapter 2: Kun Jip


Chapter 3: KP Duty


Chapter 4: Streets of Gold


Chapter 5: Americans Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving


Chapter 6: Paper Dolls and Airplanes


Chapter 7: Days of Summer


Chapter 8: How Do You Spell Kitchen? C-H-I-C-K-E-N


Chapter 9: Burglar with Red Socks


Chapter 10: My One Tooth Aunt


Chapter 11: Not It


Chapter 12: Batman v. Superman


Chapter 14: Sisters

The story of the Higgins’ is one of hard work, tight family and respect for each other. The Higgins came to the U.S. with dreams of a better life for their families. With an Irish and German lineage, the signature dishes include potato pancakes, shepherd’s pie, apple cobbler.

Welcome

road trip test

Snowy Monday Morning Quiche is rich and filling. It’s a great brunch dish that will warm up those cold wintery days.

Grandma Higgins’ Apple Bird’s Nest Cobbler is super easy to make and simply delicious.

Nadya’s Processor-Free Tabbouleh’s tangy flavor is complemented by the freshness of the parsley and tomatoes.

HJ’s Version of Tangy German Potato Salad has a nice mixture of zest and crunch.

Katherine Bauer taught at a one-room schoolhouse. Her house was filled with the wonderful aroma of bread baking. The sideboard she used to place her freshly baked bread is still being used by the family.

road trip recipes

what’s cookin’ in the kitchen

Grandma Higgins’ recipes are a big part of the family’s traditions. family continues to make kolachkies every holiday season.

Jeff’s great grandparents’ wedding day photo. His great grandfather passed away at age 23 and his great grandmother worked as a teacher to support her family.

more goodbye joe excerpts

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January 11, 2011
2011... Really??? 
Didn’t you expect to see flying cars by now? Is it really 2011? I remember reading Orwell’s 1984 and thinking how Winston lived in this crazy, unreachable time that only existed in overly creative, bordering on genius minds. Conditions of Oceania haven’t materialized but that didn’t stop Father Time from swooping up huge swaths of days, months and years, leaving me wandering, “Wasn’t it always 2011? No way 1984 ever existed. I’ve been asleep for 7 hours and lost 20 years.” 

Anyway, I welcomed 2011 in New Zealand--oysters on the left are NZ’s finest. 2011 is going to be filled with family fun; exciting adventure; grub-worthy food, and a bit of excitement (not sure what kind yet). Watch for new recipes and mouthwatering pics. Cheers to you all! 
Happy eating!