Its Still All About Dad
This amusement park ride was the bane of Richard’s existence.
What are the spinning teacups?
This faux Central American dinner was never prepared more than once, but left a mark on us all.
What are fish tacos?
hese are the items which Rachel nearly surrendered to border patrol when returning to the United States from a family trip to Canada.
What are Canadian Trooper teddy bears?
This Italian liquor got our responsible parents so hammered they couldn’t see the doorknob to their own house.
What is grappa?
This Italian pastry is practically THROWN at Dad when he enters a certain European bakery.
What is cannoli?
This is the name of one of the series that Dad would fall asleep to every night as his son read aloud to him in bed.
What is Harry Potter, Eragon, Lord of the Rings?
Despite multiple attempts, this woman’s ancestral homeland seems intent on keeping us far away?
What is Ireland?
This is the item of clothing Thomas left in the car at the airport as the family travelled to France for Scott & Camille’s wedding.
What is a yellow fuzzy jacket?
This table condiment is traditionally added to beers downed by Gillerans.
What is salt?
This “by the numbers” cake was a birthday tradition for generations of Shumen.
What is vanilla cake with 1-2-3 frosting?
This is Dad’s favorite child.
Who is Molly?
This is the name of the movie mom picked for family movie night in Cape Cod that was certainly a memorable choice.
What is “Adventures in Babysitting”?
In Chicago on our way to watch Book of Mormon live, Rachel ate this caffeinated dessert at dinner that caused her to begin laughing and crying before the play even began.
What is tiramisu?
This brunch cocktail got the firstborn Shuman child drunk in France for the first time.
What is a mimosa?
This Deerfield mainstay heralded Fall. And Winter. And Spring. We had it all year round, honestly.
What is Apple Crisp?
These are the names of the 2000s pop/R&B icons, one male and one female singer, Dad guesses is singing a new song he doesn’t recognize.
Who are Neyo and Katy Perry?
This nickname for Dad has not been heard used by any other couples, nor is its origin entirely clear.
What is “hunsta”?
Upon visiting Nana and Pop’s place in Florida, the family would always need to get at least one of these drinks at the pool snack bar.
What is a vanilla milkshake?
This cocktail served at a restaurant named for a bird is a certain Dr. Shuman’s favorite - he might even be willing to prescribe it!
What is The Blue Heron at The Blue Heron?
This metalworking tool has been repurposed for high-intensity marshmallow roasting for the impatient snacker.
What is a blowtorch?
Dad used to threaten this type of aquatic manslaughter when his children were being difficult (but his melodic tone made it sound relaxing).
What is “Im gonna drown you, in the tubby!
This fruit-inspired island would be Mom’s permanent residence if money were no object.
What is Plum Island?
While visiting this Shuman family property with family friends, Dad nearly blew everyone up.
Where is Brian’s old vacation boat house in VT?
This cocktail mixed by a Nurse Shuman has similar effects to morphine - pain relief, drowsiness, and euphoria.
What is a G&T?
This portmanteau for a homemade Italian dessert bears the name of the family that made it.
What is Tirami-Shu?