Cooking For Those Who Appreciate Food

This week we are hosting a training here at JHQ. Since it is our Mission's training and our colleagues attending, some meals are provided.  Of course someone has to cook the meals. This time Rowena and I are sharing the responsibility.  Today was my turn.

I prepared some raw vegetables and dip for the fresh part of the meal and roast chicken for the protein. There was also Japanese rice and some cake.  The meal was colorful and attractive to my eye, so I took a couple photos:

As I mentioned, there was also rice - two rice cookers full.

So, when you cook for those who appreciate food, you have to expect results like the photo below. The rice is not shown in this photo either, but there were a couple of servings left.

Not all of the cake was eaten immediately, but I did notice that some folks chose to get theirs first - you know the adage, "Life is uncertain, eat your dessert first."

I've been informed by my fan that everyone is happy to see that I'm blogging again.  When I questioned who the everyone might be exactly, I was told that it was all the people and cats that matter.

Now, to cook myself something to eat.

Twas the Night Before...

(jan JAAAAAA)  Project Timothy 4.  Yeah, I don't know exactly what it is either.  But I think it's an OMF Leadership Training.  I do know that for this week things will be hotting up here at Auntie Georgia's Big House. Lots of people around, seminar sessions and meals being prepared and eaten. Afterward a general clean-up and set-up for other guests who will be arriving for the weekend and next week.

So right now I'm waiting up for two of our guests who will arrive later tonight. 

Tonight's dinner for me was a Japanese comfort food. It's called Niku Jyaga (meat and potatoes).  It is Onion, Carrot, and Potato simmered in a combination of equal parts Water, Soy Sauce, Sake and Mirin. Thin sliced beef or other meat is spread on top to cook. It's served with rice and in my case a bit of green salad.

It doesn't have to be served on an "Animals of Australia" cloth, but it does seem to make it even more interesting don't you think?






In light of the fact that it will be a busy week it would be great if those of you who pray for me and especially for this trip to Japan would pray for a well organized week where I will be changing hats a bit. I'll be cooking a couple of meals and generally answering requests for PT4 while doing my regular jobs of taking reservations and keeping the accounts straight. Pray for strength and health and general calmness in the busyness.

Take care and let me know what you're up to.  There's a "comments" section below.