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Friday Dinners is a collection of short stories on how one tradition began and ignited a series of family lessons. Like many immigrant families who moved to the U.S. for a better life, Rosemarie’s grandparents split apart for 14 years before her grandfather could petition the whole family. Her grandfather worked various jobs in the Bay Area’s restaurant industry, while her grandmother protected and raised five children in the Philippines. Both in their home country and in the U.S., Rosemarie’s grandmother cooked three meals a day for her family. These meals were cooked with love and she shared her recipes with many family members. Rosemarie’s mother, Norma, is also known for her delicious home-cooked meals, including some of her grandmother’s favorites. Her husband, Andy, was also fortunate to spend time with her grandmother, who influenced him to cook traditional Filipino dishes that she made. Friday Dinners is a very short summary of how their family beliefs have kept them strong and close for so many years. In a quick read, you will learn the making of Rosemarie’s family tradition.