Part of the generous breakfast feast at BSP4
I’ve been trying to find my way into a story about the latest Big Summer Potluck. I had an idea that I would write about storytelling itself; the power and magic that’s inherent in hearing someone share something deeply personal, meaningful, or just plain funny. The way that a room full of half strangers, half friends, can be woven together over tales of beekeeping, bread, ice cream bars and boyfriends. About why hunger is more than handouts and how determination and a small idea can grow and help create community. Or maybe the moment when, with a startled gasp, you recognise yourself in the story being told.
Or maybe it would be
about once-a-year friendships that rekindle over pulled pork and coconut
cake. About sponsors who give much more than products and prizes. About generosity of spirit and a welcoming hospitality that’s as
big as the state of Pennsylvania and as intimate as a family gathering.
The beautiful Anderson home: cool and serene on the outside,
warm as a bear hug on the inside
As I pour through my too few photos and my fulsome memories, I'm reminded that stories unfold over time and space, that the telling in one place of a singular event might capture the essence, but not the whole. But that's okay. Because I know I will be telling stories, as I have already done, about this extraordinary weekend for months to come.
warm as a bear hug on the inside
As I pour through my too few photos and my fulsome memories, I'm reminded that stories unfold over time and space, that the telling in one place of a singular event might capture the essence, but not the whole. But that's okay. Because I know I will be telling stories, as I have already done, about this extraordinary weekend for months to come.
The official kick-off potluck dinner
Sabra fed us in the morning and gave us great snacks for the
journey home
OXO treated all BSP attendees with the tools of their choice and hosted an Instragram contest...
...which I won in the Bakers' category! Can't wait to pick out my new OXO tools
With special thanks to:
Joe, Jeni, Jessica, Robyn, Coach Mark, Jessamyn, Brian and Abby,
our inspiring speakers and teachers
our inspiring speakers and teachers
OXO, KitchenAid, Gourmet Garden, and the rest of the generous and delicious sponsors
What a wonderful, heartwarming recap of BSP4. It was great to see you again, Elizabeth. Thanks for including the Hubby and me in your photo posts. Till we eat again :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks BettyAnn! It was great seeing you at BSP again. Didn't we say we were going to spend more time talking this year? :-). Loved your pork skewers.
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