Film your oldest family member (grandma, grandpa, you
can improvise here). For me it was G. Gram, baking her
“famous” nut roll (again improvise here). For years
many family members raved about this nutroll. Well,
little did anyone know, I videotaped my G. Gram making
it, and I repeated the entire recipe aloud, so
everyone can now hear it and see the nutroll being
made. I will never bake pre-cut cookies again! To see
her, using a rolling pin, her bare hands to mix it,
and making each step look effortless was amazing.
Women of that time, took NOTHING for granted!
Now for the sentimental piece: she has since had a
stroke, and you can imagine how this video is such an
important part of our family history and of her life.
This year I made several copies and gave it to my
family as gifts for the holiday. Watching it brought
tears to everyone’s eyes. Priceless. We tend to take
those little things for granted. Film it all! Make a
small video of those special people in your life doing
all the daily and traditonal things. It is
invaluable to have once they are not around. Good
Luck! Next is my Grandma’s famous Fruit Roll (with
fresh watermelon rind!)
Danielle Fazio
New Haven, CT
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This is a terrific idea. I’m a big fan of making personal history videos, and this is a perfect example – I’ll be linking back here the next time I post to my blog. By the way, Danielle, would you consider uploading your video somewhere the rest of us could see it?
Is there a project that involves earning a living?
Ah, who the hell am I to talk anyways, I have tons fo projects that don’t earn me sqawt!
What a beautiful idea, and a priceless gift, and a wonderful piece of family history. Thanks for sharing your project!