Sunday Dinner

Sunday Dinner is an important tradition in my household. I have worked hard to make it that way. Whether it be a late lunch around 3 pm or at a traditional dinner time, I always try to make sure that Sunday dinner is just a little bit more special than the rest of the week. Maybe we will eat on our patio, or maybe we will just eat at tv trays while watching a dvd, occasionally we will even eat at the dining table (GASP!)

Growing up in Southeast Texas, Sunday dinner was always important. Most of the time it involved my Mom, my grandparents, my siblings (one sister, one brother) and whatever extended family happened to be on hand (tons and tons of cousins and aunts and uncles). It usually involved fried meats (like chicken), mashed potatoes,and various garden veggies served fresh raw or fried. Often it was accompanied by a mouth watering peach cobbler or other homemade dessert made by my Granny or one of my aunts.

Circa 2009, the life of Julie, Sunday dinner is a bit different but still just as important to me. Usually it's just me and my hubby. Now that I have the addition of my mom and her boyfriend it's more of a family affair. We don't have children, but my niece has spent many a Sunday at our table. I have always tried to emphasize to her how important Sunday dinner is to me. Hoping that maybe one day when she has children she will see it too.

We don't always eat at the dinning table, but it's still a big production anyway. The cuisine is not always traditional southern food (although occasionally it is). Most likely you will find something Italian or a new recipe from another cultural background I am trying out. However, it always is prepared by me and served with lots of love to whomever pertakes of it.


To me the Sunday dinner concept is about one day to relax and prepare a meal for those I love without being rushed. It's also about family (whether it be just the two of us or more) and it's about thinking back to those days of good Southern cooking that gave me my roots and made me who I am today.

I ask you friends, to think about the last time you enjoyed a good Sunday dinner. Next time you do think about the things I have said. I bet it will bring a bit more enjoyment to your evening.


Hugs and Kisses,

Julie