Sam's Stories: I Miss My Dad

Monday, January 11, 2010

I Miss My Dad

Four years ago my dad died. I'm making his chili for the first time today. It has taken me too long to get to this point, where I can make his chili and it will be more good memories than painful goodbyes. I am finally at the point where I can read his recipe and think, "Dad, 2# Beans unsoaked is NOT sufficient information. What KIND of beans? And who measures water in POUNDS?" *sigh* I miss you, dad.

Labels: About Me, My Dad, Pictures, Suck Ass

0 Comments:

areyoukiddingme said...: I'm sorry your dad is no longer here on earth. But, I hope he left enough clues so that you can make that chili...; 7:06 PM
Hecticmom Undone said...: This post really touched me... I need to remember to be grateful that I still have my parents - and that they aren't crazy (aka - not like those from your post yesterday.); 7:56 PM
Stacie said...: These anniversaries are so, so hard. I am sending love your way. Hugs.; 8:46 PM
Margaret said...: ((you))

peace...; 9:13 PM
EB72 said...: I know the grief of losing a parent too soon. My thoughts are with you. (my Mom left a giant cookie recipe that I have trouble making).; 10:14 PM
battynurse said...: I hear you. Hugs to you.; 10:35 PM
Jenni said...: glad to hear this year is filled with more of the good. take care.; 4:28 AM
parkingathome said...: My mom does this with her recipes, I'm always sitting there going "What the hell does it mean 'roll when hot and again when cold'? Roll in what? Roll what in what??!?"

Condolences on your pop

(and I will start reading your whole site, dear. I've just FOUND you, relax!); 9:27 AM
Forgotten said...: It sucks losing loved ones. I hope he finds you in your dreams.; 1:37 PM
Brad K. said...: Blessed be.

I would assume that 1 pint of water is pretty close to 1 pound of water. They must call a pint as 16 fluid ounces for a reasone.

-- and did you know, the older the beans the longer they need to soak? And that different varieties of beans take different soak times for each variety? Except for lentils, overnight seems to work pretty well (at least 10 hours, for me). Be *sure* to drain off the water they soak in, to remove "field dirt" as the bean industry calls it. And use lots more water than beans - beans will soak up water, and swell, and you want them to stay covered.

Would you mind sharing his chili recipe?

Thanks!; 2:40 PM
anne nahm said...: *hugs*; 2:44 PM
Alicia @ bethsix said...: anniversaries can be awful. i think four years is def not too long to get to this point. hope the chili was good.; 3:05 PM