{"id":695,"date":"2019-05-02T12:53:01","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T17:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jessicatijerina.com\/?p=695"},"modified":"2020-06-29T22:06:11","modified_gmt":"2020-06-30T03:06:11","slug":"mothers-day-side-dishes-and-memories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jessicatijerina.com\/index.php\/2019\/05\/02\/mothers-day-side-dishes-and-memories\/","title":{"rendered":"Mother’s Day Side Dishes and Memories"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Grandma June<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mom, sister and I<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mom and I at a Gala<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Family Ski Trip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mom, Sis and I 5K<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Brother graduates Le Cordon Bleu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sis and I Baking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mom and Brother Christmas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mom, Grandma Elaine and I<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For as long as I can remember, our family gets together on Mother’s Day to play games, sit outside and eat!<\/p>\n

So many great memories have been created at family get-togethers, holidays, graduations, supporting one another and nearly all of them had something to do with food.<\/p>\n

One year, I made a several course meal with shrimp for my mom. It was fun, challenging and delicious.<\/p>\n

The unfortunate part is that we will never be able to replicate it since our mother now has a shellfish allergy. What?!\u00a0 Yes, sad, it’s true. Sorry mom.<\/p>\n

The Strongest Women that I know.<\/u><\/strong>
\nI am grateful every day that I grew up surrounded by strong, compassionate, supportive and resilient women. It helped to form the shell or protective armor, that surrounds who I choose to be today. Life can be a challenge and with challenges we\u00a0find opportunities. Opportunities to make choices one way or another. Without the support, confidence, acceptance and patience of these two women, I may have made different choices in life. For the better?\u00a0 For the worst?\u00a0 It doesn’t matter. I know that I am living the best life that I can today. With strength, compassion, support and resilience. Grandma, I miss you every day. You loved me with everything that you had. Mom, you are the most amazing woman that I know and I love you more every day.
\nOne of our favorite movies is “Ever After” and there is a quote that the king says to his son, “I am going to deny you the crown…and…and live forever!”\u00a0 My sister and I giggle and look at our mama\u00a0and say, “that’s ok, we accept”.<\/p>\n

Celebrate the women in your life who give you strength and support. Please share with us how these women have helped to shape you…often times to take a breathe and be reminded gives us the courage to make it through a tough day.<\/p>\n

This year, our dad is going to make a large pork shoulder on the new grill they purchased. I can’t wait!\u00a0 I offered to bring something, they declined, so I am bringing a side dish. Here a few that I am considering: Please let me know if you made any of them and how they turned out!<\/p>\n

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the beautiful women in our lives!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Grilled Summer Squash with Herbs<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Roasted Cauliflower, Smoked Paprika and Cheddar<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Caramelized Fennel and Kalamata Olive<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Braised Artichoke, Spring Peas and Mint<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Red Beet Salad with Honey Ch\u00e9vre and Walnuts<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

“Whatever it is you are searching for, I hope you can eat it.”<\/p>\n

Jessica Tijerina<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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