said. “We would have liked to have done more work during the week, but we were planning to do a lot of the prep work this weekend, anyway.” It’s all about going with the flow, Tracy said. “The best way to make a lot of food without going crazy is to be organized,” she said. “Steve and I are wired that way. We’re always thinking ahead and planning for what would make a great meal. We like to shake things up. And we’ve been doing this for so long that we know how to help each other out and make things work.” Steve agreed, with this particular afternoon showing their ability to keep things moving. They made efficient use of the kitchen work space, oven, grill and smoker with little or no down time. The entire operation ran like precision clockwork. “It really takes a lot of teamwork,” he said. Sometimes, it’s OK to take shortcuts when the time or ingredients demand it, Tracy said. “I’ve made sugar cookies where I used the box or package. And I’ve used shredded cheese out of a package,” she said. “There are times when it’s fine to cheat. It’s not a sin. If you want, you can go back to doing it the other way when there’s more time, like on the weekends.” When planning the menu, the Huffs took into account both the event and the setting. “It’s important to make sure you’re not fixing something that’s not appropriate for the occasion,” he said. “This is an NFL football game, so you’re going to fix something that works more as an appetizer or barbecue rather than a sit-down meal of meat and potatoes.” The guests needed the freedom to eat and roam at the same time, Steve said. “We’re giving people a lot of the basics with beef, pork and chicken. It has to be something tasty and easy,” he said. “And the meal has to be very portable, that you can take from room to room for chit-chat.” In this case, the Huffs allowed the hosts and guests to show their own culinary creativity. They could build vHUFFS continued on page 20 Let Your Home Reflect Your Style! FREE In-Home Design Consultation With Our Professional Designers 2401 Broadway, Yankton • 605-665-3719 • slumberland.com Monday-Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday Noon-6pm HERVOICEvMARCH/APRIL 2019v17