Ode to Jimmy

Recently, my Uncle Jimmy passed away unexpectedly. It was truly devastating as he was in such great shape and was not ill so no one saw it coming.  The quirky thing about the Burke family is that somehow, EVERYTHING reverts back to food. When giving driving directions always using restaurants as point of reference, ask about childhood memories--they will always include food--and ask about people, and somehow food will always be included.

And this is true of Uncle Jimmy. He made the best egg rolls ever---hands down. I remember going to Boston as a kid and it didn't matter what time we showed up at their apartment, there was ALWAYS a heaping tray of fresh, hot egg rolls waiting our arrival.  For special events, the treat was to get Uncle Jimmy's egg rolls.

so in honor and memory of Uncle Jimmy---I made a batch today--and thought of all of the fun times and his smile.  Rest in Peace Jimmy.