Comments on: The Baked Beans Parable

By: Jason Konopinski

Jason Konopinski — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:35:00 +0000

@cc_chapman:disqus @cspenn:disqus It’s very similar in the world of traditional (world) music. I’ve studied traditional-style didjeridu for the past six years. There’s an uncomfortable tension between getting locked into the ‘past’ and building upon those traditions, particularly amongst Aboriginal youth. Elders often complain that young people aren’t respecting the old ways.

By: Michellelmckay

Michellelmckay — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:25:00 +0000

Good point and well made. And good luck with the beans! : )
Michelle http://www.theyeariquitmylife.com

By: Jason Konopinski

Jason Konopinski — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:15:00 +0000

Absolutely! Some of my favorite recipes were taught by doing – thanks to my Polish grandmothers (both sides). Measurements? Forget those.

By: C.C. Chapman

C.C. Chapman — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:26:00 +0000

*laugh*

Don’t worry, you were not alone and the thing about a good parable is that it can be read as a straight story (as you read it) or as a lesson. Looks like I succeeded.

By: Steve Garfield

Steve Garfield — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:20:00 +0000

I had to look up ‘parable’. Shoot! I missed the title where it said it was a parable. I think I get it now. Now I need to try one on my blog.

By: C.C. Chapman

C.C. Chapman — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:29:00 +0000

I had a feeling as I was writing this that you would be able to relate to exactly what I was trying to say.

By: C.C. Chapman

C.C. Chapman — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:29:00 +0000

Amen to that. There are a lot more ingredients to everything in life than what is written down and you can buy at the store.

By: C.C. Chapman

C.C. Chapman — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:28:00 +0000

It was a parable Steve, but you read it right that discouragement quickly turns into encouragement when someone is living their life the right way.

As for the recipe, it took me 38 years to get it myself, so I don’t think I’ll be sharing anytime soon.

Plus, the point of the parable is that it isn’t about the recipe, but about what you cook.

By: C.C. Chapman

C.C. Chapman — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:28:00 +0000

EXACTLY!!!

By: Steve Garfield

Steve Garfield — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:31:00 +0000

Hey CC,
Nice post.

It’s interesting that you say you were discouraged, because it really seems that you were encouraged. I think you might have been more disappointed than discouraged.

On a second note, why wouldn’t you share the family recipe? Family recipes are meant to be shared, aren’t they?
–Steve

By: Jane Quigley

Jane Quigley — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:54:00 +0000

I love this post – especially, “There are always nuances and subtle bits of importance that rarely are written down.” The decisions that go into making a recipe your own is what makes it special and not just an echo of a great memory.

By: Christopher S. Penn

Christopher S. Penn — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:43:00 +0000

Welcome to the essence of good martial arts. In the beginning we copy the recipe exactly until we master it verbatim. Then we adapt it. Finally we transcend it and make something artful and new while keeping the spirit of it alive.

By: C.C. Chapman

C.C. Chapman — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:26:00 +0000

The answer to that question is a simple no.

Cooking is in my blood and I love doing it, but I got more satisfaction towards that goal chopping woods a few weeks back.

Thanks for sharing and chiming in Dad.

By: CC's DAD

CC's DAD — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:23:00 +0000

My grandmothers both “made beans”. When I got the recipes, I tweaked them to please my taste buds and have found that others were equally impressed.

The question is, “Did this help satisfy CC’s desire to “do something with his hands”?

By: Jason Konopinski

Jason Konopinski — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000

I love this post, C.C! Working through family recipes like this are humbling indeed, because you slowly begin to recognize the nuances, the ingredients of ‘place’ and ‘time’ and ‘memory’ in creating something truly special.