Thank you for once again sharing a little piece of yourself with each of these choices. Food really does hit you in the soul in so many ways. My mom's father was an alcoholic and passed away when she was 17 years old, so she has occasionally shared some of the memories of growing up and dealing with his disease the best way she could as a child. Then her brother grew up to also struggle with alcoholism, so I saw some of that impact firsthand, as well. It is really traumatic for all parties involved, so kudos to you to shouldering some of that burden and doing what you could to support your siblings! I can see why that casserole hits so close to home. Ahh, pizza, I think that one may just top the list for the dpoll, though you never can tell. My sister worked in my uncle's pizza place for a while as a teenager, too, though that adventure for him was short-lived enough that I don't think it gave her a chance to get tired of the food, haha! That is so ironic about the turkey, too. I suppose that was just his muse vs the everyday meat. My dad was also the grill man, though I have to say he definitely knew how to make some delicious food on there! I still also leave that duty to my boyfriend. Perhaps some day I'll give it a go, but I enjoy my time in the kitchen however traditional that role may be. Awesome entry this month! Good luck in the contest!