tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178176908788570301.post2419338086208883196..comments2023-12-13T22:51:33.388+11:00Comments on The Drew Patch has moved!: Humble hospitalitySherrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16762088276758854686noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178176908788570301.post-75626558674833177972008-06-24T11:04:00.000+10:002008-06-24T11:04:00.000+10:00That is a good idea to include some interesting ch...That is a good idea to include some interesting cheeses. <BR/><BR/>In Australia "supper" is a biscuit and a hot drink before bed or after an evening meeting, which can lead to some confusion for SA immigrants here! One friend didn't eat dinner before going to a meeting, becuase it was advertised as including supper. She was hungry.<BR/><BR/>We're having sweet potato and corn soup for dinner tonight!Sherrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16762088276758854686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178176908788570301.post-65150462421012277052008-06-23T20:28:00.000+10:002008-06-23T20:28:00.000+10:00Hi SherrinSoup is great for a social gatherings an...Hi Sherrin<BR/><BR/>Soup is great for a social gatherings and you can always serve it with a variety of nice bread and interesting cheeses to make it a bit different and special. I like to make two types of soup when I have people around for a "just soup" meal.<BR/><BR/>My husband and I are having soup for supper tonight - it is just one of those wonderfully easy meals when you've had a busy day at work.<BR/><BR/>From<BR/>LH<BR/>Cape TownAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178176908788570301.post-33350670297353316272008-06-23T10:34:00.000+10:002008-06-23T10:34:00.000+10:00Yes, that really sums it up - loving consideration...Yes, that really sums it up - loving consideration for others. I am encouraged by hearing your experiences of hospitality, Bron.<BR/><BR/>Hello Faith, it is encouraging to hear what you do when you have people over. I'm thinking of getting a slow cooker at some stage, as I've heard they're very good. What you said about paying attention to guests is what Dave emphasises: he's so much happier if I just sit down and chat rather than hustle about the kitchen like Martha! <BR/><BR/>I once read a recommendation that you should try and have preparations finished 30 minutes before guests arrive, and never prepare something entirely new for them! I often forget these principles, or they don't work out, but I think they are helpful to keep in mind.Sherrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16762088276758854686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178176908788570301.post-7435247789413215072008-06-23T04:08:00.000+10:002008-06-23T04:08:00.000+10:00That was great Sherrin:I actually do serve people ...That was great Sherrin:<BR/>I actually do serve people soup and bread and it usually ends up being a better time of fellowship because I can pay attention more to my guests and clean-up is so much easier...especially if I use my crock-pot (slow cooker).Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06608258814596465122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178176908788570301.post-12527382389433074042008-06-22T14:25:00.000+10:002008-06-22T14:25:00.000+10:00Absolutely! I've even deliberately served soup whe...Absolutely! I've even deliberately served soup when I could have gone to more trouble. I remember when we had our first social get together for a new bible study group and I made up two big pots of soup (I think it was a minestrone and an irish stew). I did it because I wanted to set the tone for how the group saw us relating to them. I wanted to make them feel relaxed, and not set some impossible standard.<BR/><BR/>Because we live in a very humble flat now, and the people from church are from a much nicer area, I often try to go to a bit of extra effort with food these days so people feel special despite the surroundings.<BR/><BR/>I guess whatever you do, whatever you make, loving consideration is the first priciple.Bronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148165102738311880noreply@blogger.com