Food Stories — Heirloom Food Project

For Grandma Richards

This is the eulogy I delivered, through many tears, at my grandmother Roberta E. Richards’ funeral on February 23, 2022.

MotherhoodGina LorubbioFebruary 24, 20222022, funeral, obituary, euglogy, grandmaComment

Global Valby: Making the Unfamiliar Familiar

Since moving to Denmark 3.5 years ago, a seed of an idea germinated in my head. Somehow, in some format I wanted to ‘give light’ to restaurants run by immigrants: people like me who live in a country not of their birth, whose stories cover the spectrum of the migration experience.

Global Valby, Food Culture, Food History, Expat Life, DenmarkGina LorubbioOctober 18, 2021Global Valby, 2021

My COVID Birth Story – Pt. 3

In a departure from food, I’m telling my personal, raw story of a birth at the outset of the COVID pandemic. I’m still processing the unanticipated changes and medical interventions – some of which I am joyful about, and some of which I hotly resent. Even so, I write from a position of trust over fear.

My COVID Birth Story – Pt. 2

In a departure from food, I’m telling my personal, raw story of a birth at the outset of the COVID pandemic. I’m still processing the unanticipated changes and medical interventions – some of which I am joyful about, and some of which I hotly resent. Even so, I write from a position of trust over fear.

My COVID Birth Story – Pt. 1

In a departure from food, I’m telling my personal, raw story of a birth at the outset of the COVID pandemic. I’m still processing the unanticipated changes and medical interventions – some of which I am joyful about, and some of which I hotly resent. Even so, I write from a position of trust over fear.

Mom's Pork Meatballs: Getting Illustrated Recipe Details Just Right

“My Mom doesn’t know how her mom got this recipe but it’s her very favorite. She’s even had to prepare it for herself on birthdays or special events! There’s never enough sauce so don’t hesitate to double or triple it, the more the merrier!”

Lithuanian Cabbage Rolls: An Illustrated Recipe in Memory of Grandma

“My Grandma Wiley always cooked Golishkeys (Lithuanian cabbage rolls) for every family gathering. Her house always smelled like them from the moment you walked in…”

Always Make Enough to Share

This wisdom comes from Jedd, one of the best people I know. His connection to family is palpable, and I am honored that he passed his mother's advice onto us.

Collective Food WisdomGina LorubbioAugust 26, 20202020

Never Clean Up While Guests Are There

This wisdom comes from Beth, a woman from my home state of Ohio who really knows her food!

Collective Food WisdomGina LorubbioAugust 19, 20202020

Recipes are General Guidelines

This week’s wisdom is from Drew who writes, "I was born and raised in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a place where people cooked everything and every meal.”

Collective Food WisdomGina LorubbioAugust 12, 20202020