Iron Chefs Among Us

The Gig Harbor Ward Relief Society held an Iron Chef competition on Tuesday as they crowned a team of chicken enchilada-cooking sisters.  The sisters in the ward were divided into four teams and cooked in four houses.  

The secret ingredient was chicken and the curve ball, thrown precisely 37 minutes into the competition, consisted of green pepper, carrots, green beans or tomatoes depending on the team.  The teams fielded their surprises well and integrated them into their delicious dishes.

Sisters and chicken creations were transported to the home of Sister Sabin where two hungry judges (AKA the missionaries) were waiting, forks in hand, to sample the yummy food.  

Each team went a different route with their chicken:  enchiladas, curry, Mexican, and mango.  Every dish was exceptional and the Elders had a hard time coming up with the winner.  They took their task seriously, making copious notes as they tasted and savored.  The sisters watched and ate and visited against the gorgeous backdrop of the Puget Sound on a perfect evening.

Finally, the winners were announced and crowned with the prestigious Iron Chef hats. 

Thanks to the Gig Harbor Ward, Sherrie Sabin, President, her counselor Jocelyn Bills, and a very dedicated committee for a memorable evening.

Who You Are

Quite a few years ago in preparing a lesson, I came across this poem from a conference talk given by David O. McKay. I was so impressed with it that I made a copy of it, and it has had a “place of Honor” on my refrigerator door since then. Recently, I gave a lesson at the Purdy Prison on decision making, and I grabbed this poem from its honored spot on my refrigerator door and made copies for the women who attend our service that day.  If you decide to share this with your family you may need to explain to the younger members what a “record and a phonograph” are, (boy, do I feel old). It may also be a good starting point for discussion with your youth.

Have a happy spring,

Kandice Carnahan

1st counselor, Gig Harbor Stake Relief Society

You tell on yourself by the friends you

seek,

By the very manner in which you

speak,

By the way you employ your leisure

time,

By the use you make of a dollar and

dime,

You tell what you are by the things you

wear,

And even by the way you wear your

hair,

By the kind of things at which you

laugh,

By the records you play on your

phonograph,

You tell what you are by the way you

walk,

By the things of which you delight to

talk,

By the manner in which you bury

deceit,

By so simple a thing as how you

eat,

By the books you choose from the well filled

shelf,

In these ways and more you tell on

yourself,

David O. McKay, Conference Report. October 1969