I grew up in western NY and the Bills were king. This has little to do with cooking except that Mr. Tim Russert liked the local food, I must say that his death at this early age of 58 is a shock and and a struggle to comprehend.
This is sent because of his research, discipline and hard work, heard in the background on an old Charlie Rose episode. I sent this to Mr. Aucoin who knew him well. “I’m a former Buffalonian and the Bills and Sabres were such stalwart sports born of incredibly brutal winters. One had to root for them over the years and I kept on after the Bills through four Superbowls. What else can a Buffalonian do but to layer on clothes and tailgate?
Mr. Tim Russert has been a stalwart news and politics figure for me for many years. My heart goes out to his wife and son. We get up Saturday mornings late but get up to watch Meet The Press on Sundays even though I’ve lived in California and even Texas and Buffalo is where I fly to for family visits.”
His preparation for a story, probing questions of guests, candor, ability to get the story and keep his interviewees and viewers interested was incredible. And he never got down in the ditch with nasty stuff to boost ratings.
He will be missed. I know that missing a fellow Buffalonian doesn’t mean much to most, but missing Tim Russert is a big deal.
I miss his wit, his heart, and his presence. Heartfelt thanks to a great brain and personality, Dee
Cooking with Dee 