Sweet and savory capirotada was an expression of Grandmother Petra's love for her family, especially at Christmastime. She never wrote it down, so her grandchild had to re-create it from memory.
from you, our readers and listeners, and the special stories behind them. We'll continue to share more of your kitchen gems throughout the holidays.Throughout her 30 years as a drag queen in San Francisco, Juanita MORE! has become a mom to many, and as matriarch of their chosen family, she cooks for them like mothers often do.
The family grew up in the East Bay, where Grandmother Petra raised her nine children on a farm worker's budget, MORE! said."I recall most meals consisting mainly of grains and fresh vegetables and salsas, with meat occasionally making a surprise appearance," she said. "I would watch her open the oven and pull it out and lift the foil. And I could see the raisins popping out and I would get so excited," MORE! said, adding that it brought her so much joy."It still does to this day, when the raisins pop out of the bread pudding, and I get so happy."
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