First time I met momma Francine was my first year of my masters degree when I met Lisa.  Lisa said that she had to go see her second mom & brought me along. 

Momma Francine said hello to me and told me to sit down & then proceeded to feed me the most delicious Stuffed Artichoke I’ve ever had.   She was always so welcoming & loving.  

When I moved to London, I really missed the food I would eat in Brooklyn.  I reached out to Momma Francine on FB and asked if she would share the stuffed artichoke recipe & a few others.  I’m glad to say I’ve attempted to make them and whilst they don’t hold a candle to Francine’s, I know she’s proud I keep making it for my family!  

I’m proud to have known her & blessed to have a piece of her in my family cookbook! 

May momma Francine rest in peace & May god keep & hold her family close. x