We've Got Questions
Welcome once again to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4. It's nice to have you take part.
Here are some questions for you.....
1. Where did your mother and father grow up?
Dad grew up in Nelson at the top of New Zealand's South Island where he developed a love of boats and the sea. He made his living as a commercial fisherman.
Mum grew up In Greymouth on the South Island's West Coast. They met at a dance mum attended with her sister and brother-in-law.
2. Where did you grow up?
I grew up on the West Coast in Greymouth. Loved every moment of my childhood but it was quite isolated and a lot of people, me included, moved away for work.
3. What was your favorite meal your mother made? What is your favorite recipe to make?
We lived in my grandparent's home and the meal I always enjoyed most was the Irish stew my grandmother made followed closely by a full roast, mutton, potatoes, parsnip, pumpkin and peas. I've never been able to replicate my grandmother's Irish stew and wonder if that has to do with the long stewing process on top of a coal range. I like easy cooking and love vege soup which mum was great at making.
4. What are the advantages you enjoy where you live?
Small town life. Not far to any amenities, 15 minutes into the city and 20 minutes to beach, lake, river or countryside. And the mountains are only a few hours drive away. Not everyone's cup of tea but we enjoy it.
That's it from me just now.
If you'd like to join in or read other's experiences here's the link:
https://tuesdaysplace.blogspot.com/
blessings,
Diana
I think your location sounds ideal.
ReplyDeleteA roast dinner is one of my favourite meals too.
Oh how I can relate to all that. My father grew up in. Motueka, near Nelson, loved mucking around in boats. My mother has loads of relatives on the West coast Grey mouth and Hokitika.
ReplyDeleteAnd my grandmother's Sunday roasts! The very best.
Thanks for great memories
Glad you enjoyed it. Mum wasn't fond of Nelson , said it rained every time she went there 😄
DeleteOH, that Irish stew/roast sounds SO good! I've never had that, but I love lamb and I think I would love that too. Seems like our mothers/grandmothers really knew how to cook so much better than the food we have today. Maybe because we have too many additives in our food and the food just isn't as pure and wholesome as it was back then. And also the cooking methods, as you said, have really changed. We want our food cooked fast and easy! Cooking on a wood/coal range must've really made things taste so much better. Wow! Thanks for this walk down your memory lane. I enjoyed it!!
ReplyDeleteYour location sounds ideal with not only being able to enjoy small town but also being so close to the mountains and the beach! I enjoyed hearing about your parents and your childhood also. xx
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading the questions and answers.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Nice to read your answers!! Both Ken and I and both sets of parents were all born and brought up in northern New Jersey. Ken and I escaped when we got married. :)
ReplyDeleteThe Irish Stew sound so delicious. The place where you live sounds very beautiful and handy to all the best things.
ReplyDeleteAlways interesting to read snippets of other blogger's background. The one thing I share is the love of a roast dinner.
ReplyDeleteI remember you said you grew up on the West coast, if you came back here for a visit that would be interesting, in some ways it's probably changed a bit and in other ways it probably hasn't.
ReplyDeleteYour home sounds like a little bit of heaven!! I can't make my granny's fried chicken, and I think it's because she used lard. Plus, Granny and my mom just had a way with food that can't be replicated. I enjoyed your post!! xo
ReplyDeleteGood morning! I saw your comment on my post about our lunch at Cracker Barrel, and your question about "Hush Puppies". I wrote a new post this morning with everything you wanted to know about them! Hope you enjoy a wonderful day!
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