80% of the Splinter clan planned and participated in this past Sunday’s Breaking Bread. Last minute commitments prevented us from breaking bread with them, only drop off and setup this time around.
2.0s planned, shopped, prepared, cooked, packaged, and served this week. YHC was only required for transportation.
Meal was parmesan crusted chicken, asparagus, french bread, caesar salad, and cookie brownies for dessert.
A fun time was had by all.
5 were rooting for Michigan State, 2 for Auburn and 1 had VCU going all the way. The real winners tonight was this smoked bbq, coleslaw, baked beans, rolls and some cake.
Warmarama: My apologies to Orange Crush for calling a pellet smoker an Easy-Bake Oven. But it sure does make cooking an 8lbs pork butt almost too easy.
The Thang: 1st round served, then 2nd and 3rd. Which made cleanup a breeze. The tacos Upchuck brought the night before were still the talk of the room—hoping my BBQ lives up to the hype. No leftovers is a good sign.
The staff and weekend residents thanked me several times, but honestly, I thank them. Being able to do this each month is an honor, and some of the best people you’ll ever meet are right here in this room.
Thanks for letting me lead.
Oyster
Ahh, young love. What better way to spend teenage adolescence than planning and cooking up a meal for some incredible men with your boyfriend under the scorning gaze of her fathers eye. It was Italian night at the Southside Health Center. Lasagna with warm buttered Italian Bread. Apple Pie and Homemade Chocolate Pie for desert with Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Whip Cream.
Swifty wanted to include her boyfriend in the preparation and delivery. Conversation was minimal, mostly grunts and piercing looks if the young couple were within touching distance of each other. Overall, this was a great event and one our family looks forward to every year. Thank you Oyster for the communication and please consider participating in this great event.
YHC picked up the February 22nd dinner duties for Breaking Bread. It was a simple affair – brauts and kielbasa, roasted potatoes, as well as roasted green beans. Also included a simple salad with dressing and everybody’s favorite, Costco cookies. Simple and delicious…the same words that my M uses to describe YHC. Ha!
YHC was not able to stick around because the remaining 2.0 in the house had a basketball game. Thanks to @Oyster for keeping this volunteer activity going.
6 Breaking Bread regulars were met with excessive quantities of pasta, salad, rolls, and cookies. When Machismos family gets into it gets ugly. YHC and 2 2.0s led the delivery ops while the Machismos M did the meal prep. Mrs. M misread the cookie recipe that would have provided more than enough and she doubled it. Likewise when 1 tray of pasta and meatballs would have been plenty YHC brought two. 
12 rolls would have been plenty but not for Machismo. He brought 24. You get the point. Upon opening the doors YHC was met with staff who politely led us to the kitchen where there was ample room to get creative.
Staff on call lit the range so Machiman could drizzle loads of butter over the rolls and there was plenty of cookware should one choose to put on a breakfast for dinner.
Climb the discrete stairs to this AO and you’ll certainly find a good time with some appreciative people. YHC has the following observations. Be prepared for one on one’s, sit down and eat. 9 tables are arranged with 2 chairs each. Residents tend to take the side facing the TV so you’ve got to serve quick and grab a seat. Queso sat with a nice man who would cleaned the salad of all the tomatoes and threw away the spinach. Machismo got a nice conversation with a lady who graduated from Freeman and enjoys creative writing. Two men didn’t want money just tickets to see Ben playing soccer.
Follow the stairway up to good times a good fellowship. You’ll leave with clear eyes and full hearts you can’t loose. 
5 of the most wonderful people I know joined YHC to break bread with about 10 more amazing individuals.
Warmarama: Pulled BBQ Chicken, ColeSlaw, Buns, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Yams, Cookies, Tea and Lemonade.
The Thang: With the unexpected warm weather, it was perfect timing for an old favorite. Hot off the Smoker – Pulled BBQ chicken, Mac & Cheese and a couple of other sides, dessert and drinks. It was the perfect comfort meal to share.
Moleskin: One of my best friends from high school wanted to get the families together on Sunday. Well, I said, “I have the perfect place in mind”, but we’ll have to bring the food and about 10 more will be joining us. Without hesitation, he asked “what can we bring”.
The 2.0’s had a great time serving meals to everyone. They both made cookies – which were a big hit. I’m grateful we had the chance to stay and break bread together, what a great way to close out 2024, surrounded with good food and good people.
Breaking Bread is on the Q sheet, don’t miss it for 2025. Let’s Go!!
OYSTER – my cup is overflowing.
Bottoms Up Pizza Friday night, The Craft Clan produced a wonderful grocery list for Breaking Bread. Knowing Flatline was working Saturday, the plan was laid out! After dinner, to the grocery store I went!
Flatline’s M and 2.1 cooked the spaghetti and 2 pans made-Alfredo with broccoli and Marinara Sauce! Thank goodness for bagged Caesar’s salad x 3, 2 bags of cookies, Pepsi 2 Liter and 2L of Sweet Tea.
All packed up and delivery at 1730. Willey provided delivery service and security for M.
Providing for those that are less fortunate is a fantastic lesson for our children. For Flatline and M, our tank is filled. Oyster, thank you for “making” me Q Breaking Bread!
Loud and Proud.
Flatline
The Splinter abode planned and prepared a meal for Breaking Bread this past Sunday. After much discussion, chicken parmesan, green beans, biscuits, and cookie brownies were offered. After the aroma wafted through the car for the 17 minute drive to belt boulevard, we unloaded and served for this week’s guests.
Moleskin
Who knew there would be such passion towards football this Sunday? Prime Time appeared in his Eagles sweatshirt, prompting much discussion about the close games of the afternoon. Especially pleased was the gentleman wearing the Chiefs jacket, happy his team squeaked out yet another win.
Oyster and Upchuck say this plenty, this is an easy #3rd F opportunity for you and the rest of the family.
Splinter out.
My 16 yo 2.0 daughter helped me cook up a chicken BBQ feast with Mac n cheese and salad for the folks at The Daily Planet. She drove, we delivered. It was great to serve. If you haven’t done BB yet – sign up, tag team and do it.
For this evening’s meal, a family pasta classic was in order here. Cajun Chicken Polska Kielbasa Pasta in a cream sauce was the main dish. Had Salad, garlic bread as sides and Brownies for dessert. All homemade from scratch.
This was an honor to prepare.