Many chefs will agree, food always tastes better when they don't cook it.
That was the theme for Christmas breakfast held for residents at Asher Place so the usual cooks got a break.
"The men cooked the breakfast for the ladies this time," said Kathy Balcom, manager at the 51-unit independent-living residence for those 55 plus.
Head chef and movie producer David Milne (no relation to retired Citizen photographer Dave Milne) took the reigns on this project where he got to oversee all the ministrations to present a lovely potluck for the residents.
"I love to take pictures and since I moved here a few years ago I have taken more than 3,000 photos," said Milne. "It's fun to do the cooking this time. I like to help people and this is one way that the usual cooks can have a break and I don't mind that."
Balcom said that Milne takes on many responsibilities around the complex to help the residents he considers friends.
"On any given day you'll find Dave out shoveling the walks and taking the garbage out for the ladies on snowy days," said Balcom. "We sure appreciate everything he does around here."
Garnet Webber was chief pancake maker and also provided some of the entertainment during the meal.
"Garnet's Dingalings are bell ringers who play the hand bells," said Balcom. "The Christmas breakfast was combined with the monthly birthday party so the bell ringers played Happy Birthday as well as performed Christmas songs. Helen Webber heads up the Dingalings and she always does a great job."
Balcom said each year since the complex opened in 2007 they've put on a breakfast instead of a Christmas dinner and this is the second time it's been presented by the men.
"This is my second time helping out and it's great," said Milne. "This is a great place to live. It feels like you're part of a big family. And I love it here."
