After three days of Partying with the gals from http://mennonitegirlscancook.blogspot.com/
it's time to chronicle some of our fun.
Many of you will have already seen pictures on the MGCC blog but I can't help but post a few pictures taken from my perspective.
We met on Tuesday at the Abbotsford Airport to meet the Manitoba girls.
Many of you will have already seen pictures on the MGCC blog but I can't help but post a few pictures taken from my perspective.
We met on Tuesday at the Abbotsford Airport to meet the Manitoba girls.
Kathy and Marg - our social committee were there in true form to wel come them and had us (and the rest of the crowd there) laughing out loud with their Menno antics.
It's the first time all 10 of us who contribute to the blog were together and it was wonderful to finally visit with Betty and Charlotte (from Manitoba) and Ellen (from Seattle) in person.
Lovella had business cards ready for us to take with us.
Two local businesses that have generously donated to our MCC project were next on our itinerary.
Neufeld Farms are well known in the Fraser Valley for their chicken products both fresh and frozen.
We were warmly welcomed and browsed through their lovely store.
Next it was off to Lepp Farm Market on the Mission Highway.
We lined up with Charlotte Lepp for one of many group photos taken over the course of the 3 days.
Charlotte Lepp graciously gave us a wonderful tour of their market, describing all the locally grown produce and locally made food products so well that many of us filled our baskets (also bought at the market) with tempting products to try at home.
I bought Baby Zucchini with the blossoms attached
to serve at dinner the next evening.
It was still raining so hard that we decided to head to Anneliese's a little early and enjoyed a hot appetizer and coffee while she did the finishing touches to supper for all of us.
Then it was off to Lovella's where she had her famous "High Tea" waiting for us.
It's the first time all 10 of us who contribute to the blog were together and it was wonderful to finally visit with Betty and Charlotte (from Manitoba) and Ellen (from Seattle) in person.
Lovella had business cards ready for us to take with us.
Two local businesses that have generously donated to our MCC project were next on our itinerary.Neufeld Farms are well known in the Fraser Valley for their chicken products both fresh and frozen.
We were warmly welcomed and browsed through their lovely store.The berries in their produce section were a feast for the eyes. (and to the tastebuds)
Next it was off to Lepp Farm Market on the Mission Highway.
We lined up with Charlotte Lepp for one of many group photos taken over the course of the 3 days.Charlotte Lepp graciously gave us a wonderful tour of their market, describing all the locally grown produce and locally made food products so well that many of us filled our baskets (also bought at the market) with tempting products to try at home.
I bought Baby Zucchini with the blossoms attachedto serve at dinner the next evening.
It was still raining so hard that we decided to head to Anneliese's a little early and enjoyed a hot appetizer and coffee while she did the finishing touches to supper for all of us.
Her beautifully set table reflected her attention to detail and her sweet spirit made us feel so special.
Dinner was a lovely chicken vegetable casserole, coleslaw and not one but 2 delicious desserts.
Spanish Flan and Bread Pudding with Orange Creme. (check the MGCC dessserts for the recipe)
Before we left for home, Julie "tucked us in" with a devotional and presented us all with these lovely potholders she'd made.
Because each day was so full, I'll save our next 2 days activities for another post.
Dinner was a lovely chicken vegetable casserole, coleslaw and not one but 2 delicious desserts.
Spanish Flan and Bread Pudding with Orange Creme. (check the MGCC dessserts for the recipe)
Before we left for home, Julie "tucked us in" with a devotional and presented us all with these lovely potholders she'd made.
Because each day was so full, I'll save our next 2 days activities for another post.What fun it is to review all we did.
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