Happy Father's Day!
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| Besides reminding me of my father, this also reminds me how primitive my audio/video equipment used to be! |
I like reposting this video on Father’s
Day, since it’s the recipe that most reminds me of my father John.
Growing up, I used to tag along with him on the golf course, and after
the round he’d take me to the clubhouse for lunch. I always ordered the
exact same thing – an open-face, New York steak sandwich, medium-rare.
I just loved how the crispy toast would
soak up all those wonderful juices, and eating a sandwich with fork and a
knife always seemed so grown-up. Sitting there eating, while the men
laughed and argued about their rounds is one of my earliest and fondest
culinary memories.
I’d even get a glass of Coke with a cherry in it to mimic my father’s
Manhattan, so I too could participate in the post-game cocktails, which
even at that age I could tell were an essential part of the ritual.
Speaking of golf, we’re heading to
Sacramento to celebrate Father’s Day with my father-in-law, Al. Not only
is Big Al is a great golfer, but he’s an even better father, and I only
wish he and my dad could have played a round of golf together. That
would have been a lot of fun.
Anyway, whether you’re golfing or gardening, eating steak or tofu,
drinking Manhattans or iced tea, I hope you all have a wonderful
Father’s Day. Enjoy!