More Bogo Open House

A Dinner to Remember


Elder Callahan the chef


Nephites vs. the Lamanite

At the Open House, the Relief Society not only had a good display, but also had prepared lunch for visitors and dignitaries. They considered us in the latter category and has made corsages for us as well as the Andersons and the community leaders….we had really just gone to help! We ate some of several of the dishes prepared for lunch such as a type of chop suey, two kinds of rice, and sweet and sour fish. Some things tasted better to us than others and Bob later went out to the car and had a breakfast bar and an apple! After visiting a bit more, we, along with the Andersons, drove to the Pension House where we were to spend the night. We took a much-appreciated nap before going to the Elders’ apartment where they were preparing dinner for President and Sister Anderson, us, and Brother Fleming.

Two of the elders, Elder Callahan (the chef) and Elder Chang, were preparing dinner when we arrived at 6. The other four were at a baptism – which we would have gone to, if we had known it was happening! Elder Callahan was preparing home fried potatoes and had cleaned and sliced 3 kilos (7.5 pounds) of potatoes! He also prepared two rice cookers full of rice, and beef and pork shish kebabs and barbeque sauce (homemade with coca cola as the ‘secret’ ingredient.) It took them nearly two more hours to have it all ready, by then we were starving, but it was worth the wait. Everything was really good. They had built a little fire in the back yard and grilled the meat. It was amazing. The other five elders did what Elder Callahan told them to do – they had eaten his cooking before and knew he knew what he was doing. We had a fun time eating together and listening to their stories. They also showed us their Nephite/Lamanite battle that they had prepared for the Open House. It was great to see what good friends they all were and how they worked so well together, that is probably while their Zone is doing so well.