Category Archives: Food
Requiem and Raisins
We rehearsed Fauré’s Requiem for three hours this morning in preparation for tomorrow’s presentation during worship. As the time went on, I thought more and more about how good a peanut butter and raisin sandwich would taste for lunch. I … Continue reading
The Daniel Fast
Another option for Lent is the Daniel Fast, named for Daniel in the Old Testament, who for three weeks ate only fruit and vegetables and drank only water. Daniel Fasters today eliminate meat, dairy, and sweeteners from their diet. Apparently … Continue reading
Inaugural Stew
My wife made a delicious West African stew with rice for an inauguration party today. The President looked confident, I thought. The First Lady had a lovely new hairstyle. And the poet used the word namaste, which I am guessing … Continue reading
Pudding
This pudding has been sitting on a bench outside the church office for days. No one knows who put it there or why. We talk about it. We talk about the pudding, our unanswered questions hanging in the air between … Continue reading
Soup & Song 2012
I accidentally took this picture yesterday while setting up tables for our Soup & Song event which was last night. I like the blurry look. The whole evening was a blur, a fun blur. We raised $800 for the Fishes … Continue reading
TruMoo
When you deliver Meals on Wheels to folks who cannot go out anymore, you get to have a free lunch yourself. The menu today was lasagna, green beans, applesauce, garlic bread, cooked carrots… And TruMoo chocolate milk.
Tip Top
We had breakfast this morning at the Tip Top restaurant. I think it’s the oldest in Adrian, dating back to the 1930s. They have the best blueberry pancakes ever. It’s been a good day: a five mile walk in the … Continue reading
Graham Crackers and Theological Degrees
There are no graham crackers in my office. This is a crisis — although a small one as crises go. Apparently someone ate them all. My office needs a box of graham crackers in it. The little comforts matter. I … Continue reading
Magic Meatloaf and the Secret to Sanity
I fixed supper today for a family in the congregation. Meatloaf. Made an extra pan for my wife and me for dinner. When it comes to fixing dinner, my repertoire is limited; and if it’s food to give to others, … Continue reading
A Day Devoted to Food
Monday I ate lunch at the Adrian Senior Center after delivering 16 meals on wheels. Volunteer drivers enjoy a free meal. It took an hour and a half to finish my route; public radio was playing mostly Mozart, which made … Continue reading
Pretzel Crosses
Group produces the Vacation Bible School curriculum we use, and on Thursday of VBS week they usually plan for us to talk about the cross. “Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures.” (1 Cor. 15.3) Since the snacks … Continue reading
