Wild Food and Backyard Feasts - The Magic of a Small Town

Family Tree Food Stories

Recipes From My 90-Year-Old Mom, and so Much More!

With our special guest, Freda Meriweather.

In this episode of the Family Tree, Food & Stories podcast, Co-Host Sylvia Lovely reconnects with her good friend, Freda Merriweather, who shares captivating and colorful food tales of her 90-year-old mother, Gloria Polly Medea Rice. The conversation spans Gloria's rich reputation as a 'character' in her community and her renowned recipes, particularly some that required a mad dash to grab it first in the backyard! Freda recounts their family's traditions, the small-town love and support Gloria receives, and the importance of preserving family stories. This heartwarming discussion highlights the intersection of family, history, and the culinary legacies that define us in ways we often forget until we remember and share them.

00:00 Introduction and Reunion

00:13 Freda's Mother: Gloria's Story

01:39 Life in Lewisburg and Family History

02:33 The Old Cemetery and Community Support

03:35 Gloria's Character and Cooking Secrets

06:29 Traditional Recipes and Cooking Methods

11:38 Reflections on Family and Heritage

13:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Family Tree Food & Stories 🎙️🍲❤️ is a heartwarming podcast that dives into the profound connections we have with food, family, and those treasured memories. Each episode shares personal and shared stories about recipes and traditions created just last week or passed down through generations. You'll laugh 😂, cry 😢, and crave more delicious moments 😋 as your hosts, Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely, celebrate the power of food and moments that shape our identities and strengthen our bonds with family and friends. Join us every week for uplifting tales that will leave you hungry for more of what happens next. Pull up a chair and enjoy the journey! 🍽️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨

About Your Hosts: Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely are the powerhouse team behind Family Tree, Food & Stories, an Omnimedia company that celebrates the rich traditions and connections that everyone has around food, friends, and family meals together. Nancy, an award-winning business leader, author, podcaster, and Sylvia, a visionary author, lawyer, and former CEO, combine their expertise to bring captivating stories rooted in history, heritage, and food. Together, they weave stories that blend history, tradition, and the love of food, where generations connect and share intriguing mealtime stories and kitchen foibles.

Tune in and discover the secrets and superstitions hidden in your kitchen cabinets—you might just find a new story to share during your next meal with friends, family, or even a business colleague.

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