Many people journal or keep diaries, but Jody has recorded menus for fifty years and remembers those whom she has served with great joy! Reviewing those menus, the author shares stories of guests; some funny, some poignant, some sad, and all uplifting. Sharing some of the menus, and a few recipes, she uses metaphors related to ranch life and rodeo stories. Stories include the night of a sliding chicken, the dreadful moment that she showed up without The Family Favorite and the day that the Methodists, Baptists and an Atheist appeared at her door with comfort food and other treats. Included are family favorite recipes and how they came to be, plus cooking tips and planning ideas which are woven into each chapter. An entire chapter on planning and table setting ideas gives permission for things to be imperfect, yet still wonderful and even memorable. As one reader said, "Reading these stories makes me want to invite myself to your house, eat a pimento cheese sandwich and hear more stories."
