Kelley Courter and her sister have fond memories of their mother’s Maraschino Cherry Ice Cream.COURTERS’ KITCHENThis monthly cooking series features husband and wife team Barry and Kelley Courter.
BARRY SAYS: The recent passing of Kelley’s father triggered a good deal of fond memories in the family recently. With Mother’s Day coming up, we started talking about what to prepare this month. Kelley and her sister, Ginger, came up with the perfect idea of making the one dish that most made them think of their mother, Judy. This was no easy task as “Granny” could cook. And bake. And fry. Her red velvet cake was a work of art, and I’ve yet to eat a better biscuit than those she made.
KELLEY SAYS: This has been a very difficult time for my sister and me. With both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day approaching, I will be going back to many memories. Some of the best, though, always include the family meals.
Yes, my Mom was a fabulous cook. We always had the staples at each meal, whether it was breakfast, lunch or dinner. There was always bread and a pot of beans. You may ask yourself how did you live off that, but that’s what you had during the week.
Sundays were a different story. She would add a meat dish that day and, in the summertime, fresh vegetables from our garden. We always had a garden. What didn’t get used fresh was canned for winter use.