Last weekend was so full of magic moments I hardly know where to begin. So I guess the best place to start is the beginning. My youngest grandson graduated from an Indiana college, but was getting his Master’s Degree in counseling at The University of North Carolina. It just so happened that a sweet young gal from Tennessee had the same plans. Something clicked well and they decided that they wanted to get married there since they both have employment there in their chosen field. That made a little problem for those of us so far away, but we handled it graciously by using the airlines and pooling automobile expenses. I was extremely fortunate by having a daughter and son-in-law willing to put up with traveling with an old, old, lady. It was a challenge, but so glad that I decided to accept the challenge to be part of the festivities. Besides the parents of the groom, four more of my kids and their spouses, a granddaughter who was the groom’s godmother and her daughter also were guests. We arrived at different times, but spent a great deal of time in the lobby of the hotel with other guests after the rehearsal and again after the wedding reception.
A real rare experience, aside from the wedding, was the results of my daughter “Googling” fish fries at nearby churches. Once again we pooled rides to the church that was serving fish from noon until 7:00. It was past 6:30 when we arrived and a man outside told us it was perfectly O.K. for us to go in. We were surprised by the fact that we found ourselves in the minority as it was a totally Black parish. They were so gracious to us and we learned that they had a famous choir of about 40 members who sang at their 11:00 o’clock Mass. It was so well attended that they did not have room in the church and held that one in the social room, where the fish fry was being served. They wanted us to come back for their service on Sunday, but we wanted to be on our way home by the time the liturgy started. Two of the men were so interesting to listen to and interested in us that we looked around and just like in Edgerton, the Sanders family was the last to leave.
Added to the specialness of the reception, was the so called crashing of the party by a Sanders nephew and his wife who live about an hour and a half away. Really they had permission from the bride to stop in at the reception. I had not seen them for a long time so it was a special interlude. Also a Jennings nephew and his wife who live in the area were guests. Glad to see you, Mark and Donna, Gary and Joann.
The whole weekend was great and I hated to see it come to an end but all good things do that. All weddings are so special and we wish the best and years of happiness to Ian and Sara. We came all the way home on Sunday scrapping our plans to stay overnight with my grandson in St. Mary’s. We were an hour and a half from home and decided that it would be so nice to get up on Monday morning and be in our own beds. That proved to be true but I was one exhausted old lady. I found myself doing absolutely nothing but necessities all day on Monday. I did not get finished doing nothing so I continued the same program for Tuesday.
Now let’s see if we can find something good to eat. The first book I grasped has a recipe from one of my favorite aunts. She gave me the cook book but I never noticed this recipe of hers. I think you will like it. Remember this would be before the days of mixes and cool whip.
APPRICOT-PINEAPPLE SALAD
1 large can apricots, drained
1 can crushed pineapple
2 packages orange jello
2 cups hot water
1 cup apricot juice
¾ cup miniature marshmallows
TOPPING
I cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 egg
1 cup pineapple and apricot juice, combined
2 tablespoons butter
Dream whip according to directions (Use 8 oz. Cool Whip)
Combine drained and chilled fruit. Dissolve jello in hot water and add apricot juice. Chill. Fold in fruit. Pour into oblong dish. For topping cook sugar, flour, egg, and juice. Stir in butter. Spread on top of fruit mixture. Garnish with grated cheese if desired.
STRAWBERRY DESSERT
1 package strawberry Jello
I cup hot water
1 cup pineapple juice
2/3 cup crushed pineapple
2/3 cup chopped nuts
8 to 12 oz. whipped topping
Graham cracker crumbs and butter
Dissolve Jello in hot water. Add pineapple juice. Chill until slightly thickened. Line bottom of square dish with crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Fold pineapple and nuts into whipped topping. Spoon over crumbs. Top with more crumbs and chill.
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