I felt a bit foolish yesterday, as Dh wanted a recipe for a cake and I knew I had it in my folder of loose recipes.
So as I started to go through it, all sorts of recipes came to the fro.. some written by my Aunty Glad. Ginger Beer, Sticky Jaw Toffee, A Boiled cake, Welsh cakes! Her writing was very rounded and clear, but now faded and the papers stained and creased, where I had used them.
I could hear her voice telling me what to do and I was a bit weepy, she died 1990 so many years ago, but her voice sounded clear in my ear.
How come our minds can do that after so many years have passed?
Chrisxx
Memories certainly do trigger emotions. Especially memories that come by having something that you are touching with your fingers.
ReplyDeleteOur minds are wonderful things aren't they, but sometimes they spring things on us unexpectedly. What nice memories to have though. xx
ReplyDeleteSometimes I think I can remember voices better than faces.
ReplyDeleteWe carry them in our hearts and minds! Sending a hug across the pond.
ReplyDeleteI guess loss of a loved one affects us forever, and little reminders like the recipes bring back all sorts of memories.
ReplyDeleteThose old tattered recipe cards hold lots of memories. I loved reading this and can relate.
ReplyDeleteI have my mother's handwritten recipe book... she started collecting recipes in it back in 1971 in Indonesia. There were earlier ones... but I think they've gone now.
ReplyDeleteMemories can certainly trigger our emotions, and sometimes when we least expect it.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Something special about saved old recipes. :)
ReplyDeleteHow sweet that you have great memories of your aunt. My mom died in 1984 and I still have "conversations" with her in my head.
ReplyDeleteWhat good memories. And good recipes too, I bet!
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