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Deb G's avatar

This is classic! You bless me in all the ways: laughter, memories, and sincerity in seeing things for what they really are!! PS: boiled custard is deep in our history as well. Larry’s grandmother Young made it for the grands when they were sick. My GREAT grandmothers (two of them!) were legendary boiled custard chefs. I have the original copper double boiler and recipe from Grandma Morrell, and remember Mammaw Campbell making meringue for hers (from the eggs she just gathered) by beating egg whites on a PLATE in her hap while in her rocking chair. That right there is sheer talent! Love to you and the fam! Merry Christmas!

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Barbara Wilson's avatar

Josh, You never let us down with your thoughts and memories! How can I express how warm I feel when reading your pages. I look forward to more of your thoughts on life! ♥️♥️♥️

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Louise Dickson's avatar

Thanks, Josh -- you brought back many pleasant memories for me! I learned to cook beside my grandmother -- and I learned almost all her specialties expect for her boiled custard. Thanks for sharing your grandmother's recipe! Have a Merry Christmas!

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Kathryn Stayer's avatar

Thank you for sharing your grandmother's boiled custard recipe. I had never heard of this until I moved here in the 80's, and my husband's sweet Nellie (step-grandmother) made it with coconut cake. Love your short story!

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Robbie Edgar's avatar

Great read from a great guy! Merry Christmas to you, Christen, and the children!

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Dykes Martha's avatar

Merry Christmas Josh this was very interesting u did good

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Lynn J. Richardson's avatar

Merry Christmas, Josh! Love this and I can’t wait to try your grandmother’s boiled custard recipe! I laughed out loud as you described her reaction to the belly dancer. Isn’t it great fun to embarrass our kids?!

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Nancy Mauk's avatar

Merry Christmas! My Mom loved making fudge and the occasional chocolate pie. Yumm

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Sherry Shaffer's avatar

Such good memories of your grandmother. My Momma loved going to the parade too. Merry Christmas Josh. Let us know how the custard turns out!! ;)

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Mary Clare Hughes's avatar

Loved this!

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Patricia Ann (Conkin) Morelock's avatar

😁 Thank you for sharing and Merry Christmas 🎄

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