My church group just had their annual Salmon Bake again. The weather was perfect this year. I was able to bring my parents and a friend that had never been to the event before. My parents and I went out on one of the boats, while my friend decided to stay on shore, due to her tendency for motion sickness. I asked her to hold my purse, so I would not lose my keys at the bottom of the lake this year (it only happened once, but I have been skeptical about going boating since). I was a little concerned leaving her around people she had never met before, however - she is quite outgoing, so it really turned out to be no problem at all. She said everyone she spoke to was really nice.
The salmon, as always, was cooked to mouth-watering, melt-in-your-mouth perfection. I just found out this year, that it is caught that morning, and flown in from Alaska, and lands on the lake in a bi-plane, right in front of the house that we have it at every year! Wow.
There were a variety of potato dishes, salads, and desserts. Everything was so good! I always like the salmon with the mayonnaise on top of it. For years, I had no idea that it was mayonnaise, because it tastes so different than what mayonnaise normally tastes like. I thought it was more like an Alfredo sauce at one time. They also had one done with a mango chutney, and another with corn salsa. The salmon was all so well prepared... I cannot decide which one was best! I think my favorite of the desserts this year (though all I tried were delicious), was the cake pops. Whoever did those... wow. They were both pretty and tasty!
Everyone I brought had a great time at the event. My friend, who is not a member of my church, went to her church today, and raved to everyone about what a great time she had, the food, the view, and how friendly all the people were! So if you were part of the group that made my family and friend feel welcome, thank you!
Sorry - no photos of the food this year.... as the author of this blog was too hungry to remember to take one! Instead, here are some photos of the lovely view!
