Last week I had to brush up on my hand kneading skill as I prepared to
demonstrate the making of a sweet bread wreath . . .
this is a yeast dough, rolled out and filled with yummy
fruit, nuts and brown sugar . . .
a family favorite.
It was a while back when the invitation came . . . .
to share our story and do a cooking demonstration.
Four of us were able to make it to this venue.
Without too much thought I knew exactly what I'd like to share . . .
we all do our part in this group . . .
it was my turn.
The ladies at the church were strangers for only a second
as they made us feel very welcome.
On stage they had set up one table displaying vintage kitchen ware . . .
and another table where I was happy to share how to make that wreath.
Two screens were ready to go for the powerpoint Lovella had prepared.
The brunch consisted of a beautiful array of muffins, jam, cheese, sausage,
croissants, oranges . . . and lots of happy chatter.
I wish I'd taken a photo.
Slivers of the wreath were also passed around for those who wished to taste.
(I had brought extras from home)
If you have been to a church womens' brunch . . . you will know that door prizes are always a fun addition. It was a treat to see the reaction of a dear lady at our table win a cookbook!
Her daughter and daughter-in-law were there with her,
one of whom I assume had purchased one earlier.
We came away feeling so blessed to be able to play a small part
once more in the lives of women just like us.
If this were about us it would be a sad story . . .
but we are thankful that it is not.
Just as salt is important in baking bread, it is God who continues to work
in us and through us.
There is a verse in Matthew 5 that says ...
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."
Our prayer is that as Christians we would be the salt that brings out good flavor
and be a pleasing aroma of Christ . . . the main ingredient.
once more in the lives of women just like us.
If this were about us it would be a sad story . . .
but we are thankful that it is not.
Just as salt is important in baking bread, it is God who continues to work
in us and through us.
There is a verse in Matthew 5 that says ...
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."
Our prayer is that as Christians we would be the salt that brings out good flavor
and be a pleasing aroma of Christ . . . the main ingredient.
6 comments:
Yum, that wreath looks tasty! I too have grown so used to using my mixer's dough hook, assuming that's what you meant when you said you had to brush up on your hand kneading skills! :-)
Such a nice re-cap, Anneliese...of our time at the Christmas brunch. I will often be reminded that 'Jesus' is the main ingredient this Christmas season.
What a beautiful sweet bread wreath!! I've just printed off the recipe and will try this for sure. Oh how I wish we could bring you to our church for such a fun Saturday morning with the ladies - maybe someday??? Sure hope you had some left overs for your coffee this morning :).
(Bev commenting here from Chris' computer in SK) Thank you for sharing this event for those of us who couldn't be there. It looks as though your hostesses were well prepared and so welcoming and that your presentation focused on the most important ingredient of our blog and cookbooks.
Very nice summary of your lovely morning, Anneliese...
Well said!!! So fun!
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