First Calendar Event

Today is my first official "event" on my missionary-itineration schedule. Ken Burtram, the district secretary-treasurer, has invited the missionaries that are currently in the area, to his home in VA for a picnic this afternoon. We were asked to bring a side dish typical of our country of ministry. I made a tomato quiche, which I learned to make from my friend ChiChi. Her recipe isn't exactly measured--its sort of "throw in a little of this" and "leave in the oven long enough to look like that." So we'll see how it turns out (it's in the oven now). I hope it tastes as good as ChiChi's always does!

I also bought a baguette in a long paper bag that says "Esprit de France" (Spirit of France) on the side. But I can tell just by looking at it that it's not "real" French bread. For one thing, the crust should be hard on the outside, and its not! I think that this is the closest thing I'll find, though, and I'm not going to be a bread snob.

More later after the event.

Comments

Anonymous said…
ariel

i'm not sure that "tomato quiche" is a "traditional" meal in france (quiche lorraine is more traditional), but quiches in general are.dont you have as well quiches in america??? i thought you did.but i certify, chichi's one is ex-cel-lent...

i see you are now an expert in french baguettes,that's cute.you can have your degree!

now i cant wait to know which souvenirs you kept from france, and which ones you gave to your host.so post new articles asap!!!

kiss-kiss
5:42 PM
Ben Rainey said…
Bread snobbery will not be tolerated.
8:51 PM
Anonymous said…
I am glad that you got home ok. I have been thinking of you. We can't wait to see you. Love ya much! Beth Steele
10:35 AM
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