Tammi Jones TanakaMar 27, 20212 min readEaster with Athena PerosAthena's home is a feast for the senses. There's the eclectic artwork and family photos, the vintage books, the fun little tchotchke's...
Tammi Jones TanakaDec 31, 20202 min readGrandma Val's New Year's Creole Gumbo: The StoryEvery New Year’s Day friends and family gather around for my mother-in-law Val’s famous gumbo . At 96 years old, Val is a beautiful,...
Tammi Jones TanakaDec 31, 20202 min readGrandma Val's New Year's Creole Gumbo: The Recipe INGREDIENTS Meat & Poultry 1 pound hot Italian sausage OR andouille sausage ½ pound chopped ham OR bacon, turkey or chicken (I used...