Some traditions stay with us long after we’ve left home. In this reflection, my mother shares memories of caldo de pata, a beloved Ecuadorian dish that became a symbol of family, culture, and belonging. Caldo de Pata Dedicated to my daughter Melodia who always oversaw the lunch preparation in our house in Ecuador. Though she […]
Deborah Medley
LA CASA DE ROY AND THE ILL-FATED TURKEY, Part II
Ill-Fated Turkey Thanksgiving in Ecuador When Melodia and I lived in Ecuador, American Thanksgiving was almost never remembered. We were far removed from American traditions and cultural events. The date for Thanksgiving came and went each year, but I was usually unaware. Some years my husband Raul would lament, “Hey, I just realized Thanksgiving already […]