Sunday June 21, 2015

Ode to Dad

With Father's Day upon us, which by the way always coincides with Dad's birthday, I wanted to share a little poem I wrote about him:

Straight dark hair

recognizable from afar.

Intense, happy

workaholic.

Best dad in the world.

Relishes his food.

What he is eating is

the best he’s ever had.

Eats in the present,

never in the past or

future.

Loves his sweets,

a midnight snack

Indeed.

Milk and cookies,

bread and jam, or

a banana.

Spare ribs are a favorite,

baked ham with a

sweet glaze, a

close second.

Tomatoes and mozzarella,

a year round staple.

Big green salad

with sweet dressings

usually bottled.

A frustration of my

Mom.

Cakes of all kinds -

lemon pound,

chocolate chip,

apple crumb,

babka.

Disappear in a flash

Always a hugger.

Affectionate to a fault.

Emotionally diverse.

My dad

the optimist

and happy eater.

Here are some of his favorite foods: Grilled Ribs, Potato Salad...but as I begin this process, I realized they are all his favorites. Just check out most of my recipes. They have all been inspired by the meals of my yeaith. He is every cooks dream. He devoured everything and truly always meant it when he said with a smile, "It is the BEST thing I have ever eaten."

Thank you for being the best dad. I love you!