I hope you will indulge me while I tell you a little story about my beloved Irish Mother, Katie.
Katie did not give birth to me but she did give birth to my friend, Moira who very kindly shared Katie with me since our college days. That's how I got my Irish Mother.
Katie was a force of nature. I adored her with my whole heart. She taught me so many things and it was my privilege to know her. She gave me many gifts over the years, but her love was the greatest gift of all.
Katie was well known as a fantastic cook and baker. There were things she was well known for and favorite things she just liked to fix because we all loved them. I was the grateful recipient of many of her kitchen offerings.
Katie passed away in August 2010. Her fan club was with her and she went peacefully and on her own terms. In December 2011, another gift from Katie arrived via email from her daughters. A typed copy of all the recipes she had hand written or dog-eared here and there. It was the coolest thing I got for Christmas (please don't anyone else be mad at me - I loved your gifts too!).
My intention is to cook or bake all of Katie's recipes and share them with all of you as I go. Thanks for joining me on this gastronomical love fest - Cooking with Katie!
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