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Mariel here. It’s not everyday that we get to make a real, tangible difference in the life of another person – to affect someone so profoundly that their whole world shifts, slightly, for the better. My mom however is the exception to that rule.
In addition to being a home-chef extraordinaire, she’s also, as many of you know, a home-care nurse extraordinaire. She’s written before about her friendship with one of her patients – Mrs. A – and recently this remarkable nurse-patient relationship went a little more public. Mrs. A – our perpetual champion and a tireless campaigner of Feast on the Cheap – wrote a letter to Westchester’s local newspaper, The Journal News. And the funny thing is, when Mrs. A writes, people read.
I won’t sell the farm, but needless to say, I am extraordinarily proud of my mother and touched by the heartfelt letter Mrs. A took the time to write. While the country waits with bated breath to find out how healthcare will look tomorrow, this piece serves as a wonderful reminder of the people striving to make a difference today.
Without further ado, here is the article on my mother, the hometown hero. She’s not going to toot her own horn, but I’m happy to do it for her.
Anyone who knows your mother Maryanne, knows that she is a wonderful person and an excellent highly skilled nurse, not to mention, a great cook! We thank God for her and for all she has done for our mom, Mrs. A.
By the way, I love Feast On The Cheap and all the great recipes.
Hey Mariel,
Do you have a copy of the article you talked about in your “Hometown Hero” article. The link says the page cannot be found – would love to read it.
I was rooting around your website to see if youse guys had any recipe’s for a left over ham…..
Cheers
Love you
Uncle Steve
Hi Uncle Steve! They must have taken it offline. I have a copy at home though that I can scan in. As for leftover ham recipes, we have Split Pea with Smoked Ham: http://wp.me/prMEc-nJ, Asian Noodles: http://wp.me/prMEc-ck and a Creamy Pasta Sauce where you could use ham instead of prosciutto: http://wp.me/prMEc-bX
Do these help?
Hi Steve. I googled myself and found the link for part of the newspaper article. This is one of the interviews but not the actual “Hometown Hero” article — it’s the follow up.http://reviewpress.lohudblogs.com/2009/10/17/a-prayer-for-a-nurse-extraordinaire/
Oh- and check out our cheese biscuits with ham. Look in the Afternoon Tea post. Cheers! M.A. xoxo