Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Leandra Lowe-Evans Kwanzaa/New Years party



The tradition I am doing my best to keep alive is our Kwanzaa/New Year's party - I wasn't going to do it this year, but I plan on being out of town...now putting together something small & last minute - the recipe: Gumbo!!

Leandra has hosted the family Kwanzaa Dinner for almost a decade. She goes all out and spares no expense for her neighborhood block party in Stockton, California. She has games, prizes, art activities, food, conversation, music, and Deejays spinning music for young adults & teenagers.

This party also celebrates Nano's birthday on the 31st of December. Minnie Pearl is in her 80s and is out on the dance floor with her great-grands, having so much fun. That was two years ago when I attended. Yes, Gumbo is the main course meal. Leandra spares no expense when she puts her traditional Gumbo pot together.


Big Mama Memory Quilt, 2012 Grandmother Nine Patch, repurposed fabric.