Sunday Sundaes

The tradition began when our children were young, long before the Church began the consolidated meeting schedule. I wanted to make Sunday evenings memorable by serving a special treat after we came home from sacrament meeting. But what could I prepare quickly that would be appealing? My answer was waffles—not just plain waffles with butter and syrup, but waffle sundaes: a hot waffle with a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with fresh or canned fruit.

Soon our family began inviting neighbors and friends to join in our Sunday-night fare. Part of the fun was in being creative; we made our own sundaes, using a variety of ice creams, syrups, fruit, and nuts. Some of our favorite toppings were fresh strawberries or peaches, canned pineapple, and homemade jams and preserves.

Twenty years have come and gone, but we still enjoy having friends over on Sunday evenings. We invite old acquaintances, new move-ins, prospective members, and out-of-town guests. Whether the evening is for fellowship or just for fun, we top it off with our sundae treat.—Michelle Hatch Sandberg, Loveland, Colorado

Photography by Jed Clark