Salute to our Chefs and Volunteers of 2011

Meals are the best kept secret of St. Andrew’s Camp. This year, everyone was treated to hearty breakfast, home and restaurant style lunches, gourmet dinners and scrumptous snacks.  All of the meals part of carefully planned healthy diet, prepared with fresh ingredients, and spices.

We are grateful for the former classmates and graduates of the Culinary Institute of America Frank Janisch, Natasha Soussanin and Stan Bilinski. Each and every one of them brought unique gifts and talents to the kitchen. Returning chef Frank was appreciated for his one of a kind greetings. Former camper Natasha was busy making jams, ordering products and arranging food deliveries. First time attending camp Stan put to use his baking skills and positive attitude. All of that in addition to chopping, dicing, baking, frying or whatever needed to be done to provide nutrition for the physical bodies of campers and staff.

Meals in the dining hall began and ended with prayer. And there was plenty to be thankful for. After matins in the morning, we were greeted by the sweet smell of doughnuts, banana and strawberry fritters and scones. They were gone in seconds. For lunch and dinner, the children devoured  tacos, salads, tomato soup,  chicken recipes, and many other dishes. The kitchen staff made sure there were hot dogs and marshmallows  for the bonfires. Special orders were attended to for those with dietary restrictions.

Campers assistance consisted in taking turns to  set and clear tables, make sure that everyone had enough to eat, putting chairs away at the end of the day. The girls creatively used camp’s natural resources by picking wild flowers and turning them into beautiful bouquets as  center pieces for the tables.

Along side the chefs, many volunteers worked around the clock to make meal time appear as piece of cake. Thanks to Sandy, Natasha R., Daria C., John D., Tatiana H.  and many others for the endless dish washing and drying, food preparation, trips to the grocery store, serving and mostly for all the love everyone put into it. All of the food was made even more delicious because it was prepared with love for one another, as Jesus had instructed.

Prepare all your taste buds for another heavenly experience, everyone.!Next year’s menu is being prepared.

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