Minnesota
She lived in the duplex above Grama in St. Paul
Who is Aunt Rose?
The candy Grama would give to Claire and Jack for the ride back to Oak Park
What are jelly beans?
He was Grama and Grampa’s Japanese gardener
Who is Toshi?
These famous quintuplets born in 1934 could be considered the Kardashians of the early years
Who was the Dionne Quince?
During the war when sugar was low, Grama would (literally) share this treat with her friends, dontcha know!
What is bubblegum?
Play that funky sitar, white boy! He was the musician who Grama and Grampa saw on one of their first dates
Who is Ravi Shankar
This famous Grama-ism happened in the car ride home from the Berner’s when Grama screams: “Arthur those aren’t _______, those are ________!
What are potatoes and kiwis?
The pizza place under the freeway that Grandpa took the kids to when Grama needed a rest from Sally, Anne, Emily, and Danny
What is Poochies?
He was the relative who was responsible for naming Grama “Barbara Lee”
Who is Harold?
At White Bear Lake young Grama was just begging for a swim, but this beauty rite of passage prevented her from going in.
What is mascara?
This is the amount of lakes Minnesota ACTUALLY has!
What is 11,842?
This iconic epicurean moment occurred when Grama used this product instead of graham crackers for a pie crust
What are saltines?
Theresa, Timothy, Frances, Ilene, and Frank
Who are the Riordan kids (and dad)?
Grama loves artifacts and museums; this is where you can find a clump of her old hair
What is wrapped in a plastic bag in a drawer in her bedroom?
The beloved trained seal at the St. Paul Zoo went ARF! ARF! ARF! He was so stinking cute (and fishy), he almost made me barf!
Who is Sparky?
The make of the car (or land boat!) that Sal, Claire, Abz, Grama, and Jane drove around the great state of Minnesota
What is a Chrysler?
This scrumptious refrigerated appetizer from the 60s was shamefully devoured by Emily before Grama could serve it to her guests
What is tuna with chili sauce?
Beloved Jewel the nanny had a husband; this was his name
Who is Duncan?
Woof woof! This was the name of Grama's first dog
What is- we can’t remember! Was it Lady or Sadie?
Surprise, surprise we have some pretty tall Jews! Name the grandkids in height order if you choose!
Jack, Abigail, Claire, Jane
This pizza spot in Duluth came highly recommended from Grama’s cousins; we ate take-out from there in front of a roaring outdoor fire on the lake!
What is Sammy's Pizza?
At the Old World restaurant, Grama used to watch Grampa devour this hamburger
What is the Swinger Burger?
This Castle Heights neighbor took Sally to her first day of kindergarten when Grama was in the hospital giving birth to Anne.
Who is Bob Mintz?
This Frank Capra flick starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert won best picture at the 7th Academy Awards
What is It Happened One Night?
Our reptillian relative has given our life a unique cold-blooded swirl. It was even more shocking when we found out she was a girl!
Who is Timmie?