Your Mama’s Kitchen Judy Blume
Mar 13, 2024
Bestselling children’s book author Judy Blume shares nostalgic memories of her New Jersey kitchen, family dynamics, and sweet noodle pudding recipe. Reflects on societal pressures, generational relationships, and emotional expression through family dishes.
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Childhood Kitchen Memories
- Judy Blume's childhood kitchen in Elizabeth, New Jersey, was the backdrop for many memories.
- It featured a white stove, a canary cage, and a wooden table where her anxious mother fretted about her children's eating habits.
Lamb Chops and Baked Potatoes
- Blume recalls her mother feeding her lamb chops and baked potatoes every night.
- This childhood routine influenced Blume's own parenting, as she fed her first child a similar meal daily.
Contrasting Parental Figures
- Judy Blume describes her mother as anxious and her father as the opposite—a calming presence.
- Her father, a dentist, offered counsel to family, friends, and even patients after hours.