As we wrap up our food series and celebrate of the release of Jen’s very first cookbook, we have another first right here in this Feeding These People Food series: Jen’s mom, her brother, and one of her sisters give us all the dish on the history of food in the King family in their very first appearance together on For the Love, for the last episode of this series! Jana, Drew, Cortney, and Jen weigh in on the good, bad and ugly of their family meals growing up, their favorite around the table memories, and the foods that, well, just failed. From Hamburger Helper, to Veg-all, to Drew’s penchant for boiling cokes he would pinch from the garage in the Louisiana heat, it’s a wonder any of us that grew up in the 80’s survived. You’ll be riveted by their spirited discussion about ranch dressing, the time when Jen’s dad decided to eat healthier and Jana started cooking everything with oat bran, and the highly debated pot pie incident–plus a few other family controversies over what really happened in the King kitchen. Stick around to the end when we hear each siblings’ recollection of their favorite meals and their assessment of how they are doing these days feeding their own families. 

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Thought-Provoking Quotes

“I don't know how Larry survived on the food that I was able to bring out of that teeny, teeny, tiny kitchen, which wasn't much. And then I didn't know what I was doing anyway. But having all of you precious children–it was just a matter of getting something on the table that you all would eat.” - Jen’s mom, Jana

“The dish I remember mom making all the time every Sunday after church was pot roast. There'd be a pot roast in the oven as soon as we walked in. The house smelled great. And today, every time I smell a really good pot roast, I feel like I need to sing a quick hymn and then eat dinner.” - Cortney, Jen’s sister

“What I got every year for my birthday, because again, much like you all, I'm not a big sweet guy–I would prefer a handful of peanuts or something salty and savory. But what I did love is mom would make me a loaf of banana nut bread, and a loaf of pumpkin bread every year for my birthday.” - Jen’s brother, Drew

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Ree Drummond’s Pot Pie Recipe

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