- 8/15/2007 10:02:20 AMSetting The Auction MenuAs previously mentioned, we will be operating a food stand at an auction. We are now working out the menu and prices for what we're going to sell. Thankfully, much of this has taken care of itself.
For example, we will be purchasing the pre-formed hamburger patties from Bahrke's Auction service. Since they have done many auctions before, the price that we will charge has already been established. We are free to change it if we want, but they already have determined an acceptable price - $2.50 for hamburger and $2.75 for a cheese burger. Mr. Bahrke suggested that based on the estimated size of this auction, we should purchase 3 or 4 boxes of patties, unless we will be offering another kind of food item (such as a brat) in which case we can cut back on the number of burgers. Soda and water will be $1.00 each. Peggy and Grandma Carol are thinking of having some small bags of chips or cookies too.
As it turns out, a friend of ours - (Vern) was able to acquire more polish sausage from Old Wisconsin for an awesome price. So we will be selling those at the food stand as well. It gets even better...
So Vern stopped by our house last night to drop off 10 lbs of sausage and begins to tell us his secret proven recipe for the burger bath to keep the cooked burgers hot and tasty. He described how they handle all of their food and how to lay everything out for the customer to minimize complaints. Vern has over 25 years of experience in running food stands with the Lions club as well as many other organizations. He is a wealth of knowledge and we are thankful that God as brought him into our lives.
You may recall from previous posts that Vern was a key individual at the fireworks tent. He brought sausages for lunch - twice. They are good. I know first hand.
Lord, thank you for people like Vern. He and his wife have been an incredible blessing in our lives. And not just our lives, but many in Oconto County. I pray that you would continue to give them strength and health as they show Your love and compassion to everyone they meet.
