Comments on: March 22, 2006

By: Katherine

Katherine — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 04:13:13 +0000

–Food and flowers and birds–and all the wonderful words as only Connie can fit them together to get everyones attention. Here the daffodils would like to bloom under the trees; the buds are nodding above the left over snow. Maybe next week, there’ll be lots of blooms. The Lenten rose was well on its way to buds before the snow–hope it recovers as well. And food–the fresh breads are my best memory of the Ore house–always fresh bread for the choir gatherings–and such grand company when the St. John’s and PH bunch gathered at the same table several years in a row. My teaching schedule has allowed for more time to “cook from scratch”. And recently Thursday nights have been a time for the two of us, Tim, and Barb Fremder to dine together. Last week Barb brought a marvelous yellow cake with lemon sauces, frosting, NO calories–and a little coconut. Even David, the non dessert eater asked for seconds. Birds wake us (well figuratively) with mating and territorial songs. And we don’t feed them as the squirrels take too much of the feed as well as feast on the wood railings and house siding!! And yes, once the ground is workable I’ll be wrist deep in dirt and weeding and dividing and pitching too much of too many perrenials and every second handful will be for Connie as I have no limits right now on how germy I can become. We’re thankful for your life and zest to live it to the fullest each day. Prayers and Hugs. Katherine

By: Janna

Janna — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 18:08:56 +0000

Durcheinander = All Mixed Up

From The Source: “I had always been told that the English name for the food would be “all mixed up”, and that is why I have said that it probably was an ancestor trying to make crepes who lost patience and just grabbed the spoon and mixed it all up and flung it down on the plate. Such fun! Mom”

To Mom: Now you have to post the recipe, for the edification of all!

By: Neighbor

Neighbor — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 16:11:01 +0000

Are you sure you don’t mean a Durcheinander?

By: Christelle Menth

Christelle Menth — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 16:01:12 +0000

OK, I’ve never done this before, but you are so much on my mind since I learned of your illness just yesterday that I will risk it. I am very touched by all you’ve written, Connie, and you can be certain that my prayers have been and will be sent heavenward on your behalf. I think God is answering them already in the presence and support of your sweet family.

So, about your cooking and the cookbooks. I know that some of my favorite memories of living in Seward have to do with eating at your home and enjoying the delicious food and delicious fellowship there. And did you remember that you once gave Alfred a French cookbook with your annotations written in? We have enjoyed that for 25 years now! So, you have blessed your family and many, many others with this delightful talent and passion. I think it is going to be an important part of this time in your life, too–and it will nourish your body and soul abundantly.

Many sun-filled blessings are wished to you and your family from Colorado.

Christelle

By: Janna

Janna — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:21:25 +0000

Oh, I forgot to mention another thing we Ores love to do
in the kitchen: squabble!

Love love love,
Janna