Gabelma Posted June 28, 2007 Report Posted June 28, 2007 I was wondering when you were on your mission what you would liked most when you went to a family for dinner - I like the missionaries to feel comfortable in my home, I always ask what they do and do not like for food and let them know they can just take their coat of etc. We have them once a week so wondered what else I can do? Charley
Guest Username-Removed Posted June 28, 2007 Report Posted June 28, 2007 I was wondering when you were on your mission what you would liked most when you went to a family for dinner - I like the missionaries to feel comfortable in my home, I always ask what they do and do not like for food and let them know they can just take their coat of etc. We have them once a week so wondered what else I can do?CharleyWhen I was in Australia, anything that remined me of good old Sunday Dinner stateside was what I was looking for. I went from 185lbs to 135lbs in 11 months, and let me tell you I was hungry most of the time! The dinner I remember most was by Sister Pemperton who had emigrated from the UK to Aus and also brought thier kids. She was making a pot roast with boiled cabbage. She would take the beef juices and use that to flavor the boiled cabbage. I was mezmorized just looking at her cook! She said, "You poor elder!" and got a plate of that boiled cabbage and it was like prime rib to me! Thats the meal that I will never forget.Give them what reminds them of home. Missionaries should be polite, and will eat anything you fix, if they dont, they must be green! I've had squid, shark, mutton, Kangaroo, Tripe, and even sheeps Brains. I ate them all with a smile! Did I mention I lost a lot of wieght???
Dr T Posted June 28, 2007 Report Posted June 28, 2007 Poppy seed chicken is one of my personal favorites. Yum yum :)
Guest Emma Hale Smith Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 Poppy seed chicken is one of my personal favorites. Yum yum :)Dr. T,Were you LDS once?Did you go on a mission?Emma
Dr T Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 No maam. I was not and did not. Sorry to make you think that.
StrawberryFields Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 This is a great question! We have had the missionaries over a lot and they get feed at members home almost every night here in Utah. For awhile hubby and I were the ward missionaries and after families would sign up for a dinner they would ask me what to make. I told them to keep it simple and they don't need a huge meal. :)
Guest Emma Hale Smith Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 No maam. I was not and did not. Sorry to make you think that.'tis okay. I thought you meant the members made you poppy seed chicken on your mission. Apparently not! When I lived alone in my apartment there were some missionaries in one of the other apartments. I'd have my LDS brother over along with the missionaries just so they could have a good meal. They all knew it was just for food, not proselytizing--but they'd try anyway. I didn't mind. Emma
susieSA Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 We have the missonaries over once a months (at least 6 of them) Most of them are either American or from another non-Asian country (there have been very few from Asia) We have such a great group of missionaries serving here all the time... They always know that they are at home at our home... We always make sure that there are snacks ready for them... Be it chips or popcorn... Since we are most likely the only "westerners" who invite them over for dinner I try my best to give them a little piece of home (as in non-local foods)... Anything ranging from pasta to roasts... Sometimes I am not feeling so creative so then I ask what they would like... If I know that there is a birthday then I try to make a big deal out of it... And I ALWAYS given them dessert (not a big thing over here at all) - I know that they really look forward to that part of thier DA... Being a non-American I had my first ever Thanksgiving dinner last year.... I tried my best to make what they would have had at Thanksgiving dinner back home.... They loved it... A few months ago one of the Elders was nearing the end of his mission... So for his last DA with us I asked him what he wanted.... He wanted pork.... Or breakfast... So that is what they got.... Bacon, eggs - the whole works... Even down to the pancakes (South African style).. It was an absolute hit...
shanstress70 Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 When we used to have the missionaries over for dinner, their favorite was when I made lasagna, salad, garlic bread, brownies. Total comfort food!
Guest Yediyd Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 When we used to have the missionaries over for dinner, their favorite was when I made lasagna, salad, garlic bread, brownies. Total comfort food! Shan...forget the 20$....I'm commin' over for dinner....got a couple future missionaries with me.
Guest Username-Removed Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 Come on down!All the Utah (or anywhere else for that matter) folks on here should have a big ole put luck some evening .... Wouldnt that be fun???
Gabelma Posted June 29, 2007 Author Report Posted June 29, 2007 The Poppy Seed Chicken sounds good - and we do lasagne a lot too. Although my current set prefer lunch so they tend to get soup and sandwiches or salad. If they want a second meal in the week as noone else is feeding them do tend to get them to work for it lol Susie your idea of doing Thanksgiving is great - although right now we have an English and German missionary so guess I need to look up some German holidays. Charley
Annabelli Posted July 4, 2007 Report Posted July 4, 2007 We can basically say that the Missionaries have been fed. To make their evening important and to warm them with the atmosphere of their surroundings, why not offer them some information that would be valuable to their mission. Have some information and pictures about community events and local trends. Some history about your town/city is always fun to share. If you relocated to your present home, what things did you find different and fascinating. Where might thirsty Missionaries refill their water bottles on a hot summer's day? Where would you hold up if you were caught in a thunderstorm? Who would invite cold Missionaries in for a warm cup of hot cocoa on a cold wintry day? We have "clean up" day twice a year where people are invited to bring junk to a lot and have it hauled away. Many volunteers are on hand to unload. This is a people meeting people experience. This is a valuable service project. After a bitter winter storm, we need volunteers to check neighbors to make sure they have sufficient heat, water, food...etc. What a great service project, people meeting people. Soon enough we will be looking for volunteers to take forms and give handouts during school enrollment. What a great service project....people meeting people. When you are invited to a community potluck, by all means, invite your Missionaries to accompany you.
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