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re: Did/Does your grandfather cook? And if so what was your favorite meal.
Posted on 8/13/24 at 9:16 pm to Cregg
Posted on 8/13/24 at 9:16 pm to Cregg
My grandfathers were born in 1903 and 1904. Neither of them cooked. My mother's father didn't have to because my grandmother was a housewife and a wonderful cook. My father's father didn't cook because he was an old-fashioned guy who expected his wife to cook even though she had to work outside of the home, too.
This post was edited on 8/13/24 at 9:17 pm
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Posted on 8/13/24 at 10:03 pm to Cregg
My paternal grandfather always made the best mashed potatoes. Just super smooth and creamy. Something super simple, but to this day they were the best I've ever had. Plus that man was an angel on earth and I miss him dearly.
Posted on 8/13/24 at 10:09 pm to Cregg
I don’t think either one of my Grandfathers ever cooked anything a day in their lives.
They were both fed 3 meals a day everyday by my grandmothers.
They were both fed 3 meals a day everyday by my grandmothers.
Posted on 8/13/24 at 10:25 pm to Cregg
One of my grandfathers died when I was 2
The other one was an a-hole that I never spoke to
The other one was an a-hole that I never spoke to
Posted on 8/13/24 at 10:30 pm to Cregg
No, neither of my grandpas cooked
Posted on 8/13/24 at 10:31 pm to Cregg
turtle soup
squirrel (or pig) brains w/ scrambled eggs
branch lettuce w/ bacon grease & onions
Boggs Run, WV
squirrel (or pig) brains w/ scrambled eggs
branch lettuce w/ bacon grease & onions
Boggs Run, WV
This post was edited on 8/14/24 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 8/13/24 at 11:29 pm to Cregg
My grandfather is 90. He
makes beans weekly. Before my
grandma passed he cooked most
of her food since she had dietary restrictions.
He sure does miss her, as do we all.
But he loves to cook. I think that’s
one of those things that keeps him going.
makes beans weekly. Before my
grandma passed he cooked most
of her food since she had dietary restrictions.
He sure does miss her, as do we all.
But he loves to cook. I think that’s
one of those things that keeps him going.
Posted on 8/14/24 at 1:54 am to Cregg
Maternal Grandfather did not cook...at all.
My Paternal Grandfather perfected one dish that I saw him make on a daily basis...brandy on the rocks.
My Paternal Grandfather perfected one dish that I saw him make on a daily basis...brandy on the rocks.
Posted on 8/14/24 at 5:35 am to Cregg
My great grandfather made the absolute best homemade cookies that I have ever had.
I have tried unsuccessfully for 40 years to duplicate his secret recipe and just can't get the taste right.
They were kind of a mix between a sugar and an oatmeal cookie.
I have tried unsuccessfully for 40 years to duplicate his secret recipe and just can't get the taste right.
They were kind of a mix between a sugar and an oatmeal cookie.
Posted on 8/14/24 at 6:10 am to Cregg
In my head, when I picture my grandpa, he is always sitting in his chair.
I can’t remember ever seeing him in their kitchen.
I can’t remember ever seeing him in their kitchen.
Posted on 8/14/24 at 6:42 am to Cregg
He made a really good chicken fricassé and rice dressing.
Posted on 8/14/24 at 7:07 am to Cregg
My grandpa cooked a great pork jambalaya, he retired early and in his free time he used to cook for large benefits, competitions, and things like that. There’s a picture of him cooking for Mike Foster. A couple of his other specialties were crawfish jambalaya and shrimp spaghetti.
Posted on 8/14/24 at 7:19 am to Cregg
My paternal grandpa: He made top tier fried whole chicken wings and to this day the best chicken n dumplings I’ve ever had.
Also pretty solid chicken and sausage stew or smothered pork chops. That was about it for him.
Maternal grandpa - was amazing at grilling ribs and cooking steaks. T-Bones on the big arse charcoal pit.
Also pretty solid chicken and sausage stew or smothered pork chops. That was about it for him.
Maternal grandpa - was amazing at grilling ribs and cooking steaks. T-Bones on the big arse charcoal pit.
This post was edited on 8/14/24 at 7:21 am
Posted on 8/14/24 at 5:01 pm to fallguy_1978
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One grilled a lot and made some amazing fried fish, I never saw the other one boil a pot of water. My maw maw was an amazing cook though.
They've all been gone. All would be 102+ at this point.
Sounds a lot like my grandparents. Paternal grandpa was born in the late 1890's and I never saw him in front of a stove or grill except to fill his plate. Maternal grandad was born in 1907 and orphaned in early teens. He grew up as a hobo and learned to cook whatever was available. His best was bbq as his sauce cannot be duplicated. He never wrote it down as he quit school in the 6th grade. (lots of lemon, apple cider vinegar, red onion)
Posted on 8/14/24 at 5:11 pm to Cregg
My paternal grandfather fried fish like it was a science. He turned out consistent,perfect, light, non-greasy fish every time and could fry for 100 people as easily as four. He also grilled in pits he built himself and was very good at that. I doubt he ever cooked a meal indoors, though.
My maternal grandfather would heat donuts and cinnamon rolls and was once known to make a sandwich to keep from starving. Could butcher a cow or hog though.
My maternal grandfather would heat donuts and cinnamon rolls and was once known to make a sandwich to keep from starving. Could butcher a cow or hog though.
Posted on 8/14/24 at 5:51 pm to Cregg
Nope. Nobody on my dad’s side can cook. Family reunions were buckets of beer and KFC lol. Other grandpa died long before I was born, but his veggie garden is still growing peas, okra, tomatoes, cucumber, ect to this day.
Posted on 8/14/24 at 6:00 pm to Cregg
Dad was sort of adopted so his ‘father’ was long gone before I showed up. Maternal grandfather was at the bar more than anywhere else. Heard he was meaner than hell. Died before I was old enough to remember him. His wife was a real bitch. All I remember was her telling us grandkids to stop touching her stuff and to get out of the house.
Posted on 8/15/24 at 6:31 am to Cregg
One of my grandfather’s thing was oyster roasts. My grandparents house was perfect for them and he enjoyed doing it. He would offer to every local church to have them at his house and he did all the cooking. He did it for free too.
Now, my dad (my son’s grandfather) takes pride in cooking what he hunts or catches. He’s pretty good at finding and tweaking recipes to make it all pretty good. One of my favorites is a slow cooker stew with venison. Now, I cannot say for sure what is in it but they’re good.
Now, my dad (my son’s grandfather) takes pride in cooking what he hunts or catches. He’s pretty good at finding and tweaking recipes to make it all pretty good. One of my favorites is a slow cooker stew with venison. Now, I cannot say for sure what is in it but they’re good.
Posted on 8/15/24 at 3:39 pm to Cregg
My grandfather passed in 2000. HE was a good cook but my grandmother always did most of the cooking. My grandfather always handled the big stuff. He was great at cooking whole hog. Also every labor day when I was a kid our extended family always got together and he would put a big Sirloin tip on his Char Broil 940. Basted it all day and drank beer. Simple times but they were great.
Posted on 8/16/24 at 12:48 am to Cregg
Turtle sauce piquant over spaghetti. He also made a mean Seafood Gumbo and there was always lots of cheap red wine in large bottles around on Sundays.
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