A Life Well Fed: Recipes to Remember is more than a cookbook. It is a tribute to family, memories, and the fight against Alzheimer’s, celebrating moments, gathered around the table and connecting us to the people and moments that matter most.
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Welcome to A Life Well Fed Online! This site is a countdown to May 11, 2025 and the release of A Life Well Fed: Recipes to Remember, a cookbook filled with tried, true, and tested recipes and a heartfelt tribute to both my parents who battled Alzheimer’s. Here, I'll keep you updated with news from the Alzheimer's Association and share personal stories of my family’s journey. You'll also get access to family favorites as well as delicious recipes submitted by some very special friends whose lives have also been impacted by Alzheimer's. Additionally, I'll share what I believe are the "must-haves" in the pantry, refrigerator, and freezer. So, grab your apron, and let's get cooking!
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Honoring my mom and dad, Robert Hughett and Patricia Mulinazzi Hughett, along with all those who have been impacted by Alzheimer's or other dementia.
Updates from the Pantry, January 2025
When a Voice Triggers a Memory
We are thrilled to share the news that sports commentator, Jim Nantz and his sister, Nancy Hockaday, have joined A Life Well Fed, contributing a favorite family recipe from their mother, Doris Nantz. Even if the Nantz name doesn’t ring a bell, you’ll likely recognize Jim as the voice of CBS Sports, covering some of the country’s most celebrated sporting events for nearly 40 years.
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The Nantz Family Story is All Too Familiar. As I read Jim’s interview with the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s, and his book Always by My Side: The Healing Gift of a Father's Love, Jim’s story hit close to home. In 1995, their father, Jim Nantz, Jr. was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at the age of 66. For the next 13 years, they experienced what millions of Americans go through every day: the emotional toll of caring for a loved one suffering from this devastating disease. And just like our family, Jim relied on his mom and sister Nancy to oversee the care of his father in the same way our family relied on my sister Lori to oversee the care of our mom and dad. In 2011, Jim founded the Nantz National Alzheimer Center (NNAC) in partnership with Houston Methodist to honor not only his father but also as a tribute to his mother, Doris, and sister, Nancy, for their tireless dedication to the caregiving of his dad. Doris Nantz passed away in 2022. She will always be remembered for her lively spirit, and love for her family and life.
Jim’s voice will always evoke the memory of my father’s love for sports, his passion for the game of golf, and the traditions we have established over the years with friends and family gathered around the television on one of the most special Sundays of the year—Masters Sunday. It is these memories that remind me that living A Life Well Fed is as much about finding a connection with those we love as it is about the meals we share.
Wall of Remembrance
