This is the most frequently asked question on the ship. The cook and I have whipped up some pretty great meals if I say so myself...everything from the curry chicken to Shepherd 's pie. In the tight cooking quarters, you definitely have to watch out for hot pans...those hot pans have seemed to be attracted to me lately. One of my favorite meals thus far has been cooking a Sunday morning pancake breakfast for the dads on board...the first Sunday in September is Father's day in Australia, NZ and PNG...maybe even everywhere other than the US. I am thinking we might have changed this date as Labor Day dominates the first weekend in September in the US. Regardless, having a second Father's Day gave me time to reflect on my Dad and his amazing blueberry and walnut pancake syrup. For a second, I could even taste it...then the boat started to rock and the pan started to smoke, and I had to pull my mind out of South GA and back to the South Pacific. But it encouraged me so much in that moment knowing I have a Dad that is proud of me. So I buttoned up my overcoat and finished those pancakes for the 14 dads that we had on board. I was told they were pretty good, but I know where to get the best pancakes of all time. Anyone else have any favorite meals with their dad, as we celebrate the second Father's Day of the year?
2 comments:
MK, what a sweet post. I remember my dad's french toast on Sunday mornings. Makes me smile just thinking about it. I was blessed with the most wonderful, loving dad and your dad is a chip off the old block! :)
PS: and you are right, your dad is very proud of you! We all are. Take care and see you soon!
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