With Gratitude
By Joan Ricketts Locke
When this project
began, I had no idea that we had so many excellent cooks with such a variety of
cooking styles. The editing process of
the cookbook revealed so much to me about the recipe authors. Reading back over their recipes afforded me
the opportunity to see personalities emerge through the author’s recipe. All of these wonderful, creative folks
enjoyed cooking as much as I did.
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| The James Walter and Hattie Case Ricketts Family 1949 |
To all of the recipe
authors, I thank you for your contribution to our family cookbook. It is
with great hopes that you will treasure these recipes for years to come, and
continue to share them with future generations.
I offer a huge thank
you to all the folks who have taken the time to "journey along with me,"
as I entered the cookbook online. I hope you will continue to enjoy "The
Ricketts Family Cookbook." Your comments and messages regarding the
cookbook were sincerely appreciated. Your words of kindness and support
of this endeavor inspired and cheered me on during this six-and-a-half month
process.
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| The W.T. Ricketts Family 1986 |
One of the reasons for
the lengthy time placing the cookbook online was to prepare most recipes at
home and take photos of each one.
As I
have enjoyed making and tasting these recipes it occurred to me that the recipe
authors, my family, well…these folks can cook!
As you sample these recipes and share them with other folks, I think you
will discover the cooking talents of our family. With recipes spanning
generations, you will taste the differences.
As time moves forward…so do cooking methods. From tried and true old fashioned tastes to
the bright, fresh new pop of flavor that the newer generation of cooks offer.
Grandma Louise and her Grandchildren
in 1998 (missing Chris)
Grandad Ricketts and his grandchildren
2008 (missing Christina)
The Ricketts Family
and their extended family members greatly thank you for stopping by. We hope you enjoy our recipes.
As Dad says, (a phrase he fondly remembers from Red Skeleton),
We have one more recipe to share...
Gather your loved ones together, prepare some of our favorites, and cook some of your own favorite dishes. Make an effort to seat everyone at the same table. Give thanks for your bounty and the wonderful folks you will share this meal with. Most of all listen! Listen to the clatter of dishes being passed around the table, the voices of folks you love, their laughter, and their unique stories. Cherish the time spent with your family.
As Dad says, (a phrase he fondly remembers from Red Skeleton),
“May God Bless!”
