In honor of my mom’s 58th birthday yesterday, my brother, dad and I wanted to share some of our favorite recipes of hers.
These meals, treats, and snacks remind me of the deliciousness my mom provided for our family, and shared with you all, throughout the years.
I am so grateful to have had Elana as my mother and I hope you too may celebrate the ways she contributed to your lives.
Cinnamon Coffee Cake
This Cinnamon Coffee Cake was a treat my mom made frequently while I was in high school, and on numerous occasions upon my returns from college. It was always incredibly delicious and hit the spot.
BBQ Kale Chips
There was always an elusive quality to these Kale Chips. They never lasted more than a few hours after they were baked. Over the last few years, while working on an organic vegetable farm, I had access to an abundance of kale. So, my mom would mix up a jar of the seasoning and send it in the mail, enabling my indulgence in this yummy snack.
Butternut Squash Soup
I have loved squash since I was a little one and this Butternut Squash Soup brings me back to the days of my infancy when my skin turned orange from eating so many orange foods.
Chipotle Orange Chicken
Around the time when I was in middle school, this Chipotle Orange Chicken was my most favorite dinner. Something about the spicy sweet combo always excited my taste buds. Like many of my mom’s recipes, this one highlights the brilliance of simplicity.
Cream Cheese Frosting
To this day I still eat my mom’s Cream Cheese Frosting straight from the jar. It’s incredible on carrot cake and it takes Pancakes to a whole new level.
While I feel a strong sense of grief around my mom’s passing, I also feel so much gratitude. She created a life of nourishment for our family and left us all with so many scrumptiously precious gems. If you feel so inclined, feel free to share your favorite recipe/s in the comments below.
-E
Football says
Aww, this just tugs at my heartstrings! Your mom sounds like such an incredible woman who filled your life with love and yummy food. I can almost taste that cinnamon coffee cake! It’s those little things that really stick with us, isn’t it?
Carolyn says
Thank you for this beautiful post. Our family just discovered your mom’s recipes a few months ago; we love their simplicity, and every one we’ve tried so far has been delicious. The vegetable quiche is the one we’ve made the most often. It feels so special every time we make it. We also love the apple cinnamon muffins and the salmon burgers. We are so grateful to your mom for sharing her recipes with the world. She has made a big difference to our family.
Penny Cox says
I worked for Elana for a little while doing bookkeeping in the barn. I think I even picked you guys up from school a few times. We would blare the radio driving past school to tennis lessons. I loved your mother. She was so kind to me and my family. She would send up all kinds of goodies for us to try. So delicious. I miss her.