At the end of my FireSkewers’ effort, I got a call from the Food Source manager at Holland America Cruise Line.
Al Shibibbi had seen my website designs and asked me if I would consider creating a steel skewer ensemble that would roast foods. His chefs had requested a product that could be flambéed at the dining tables. I, of course, said I certainly could create a concept that he could evaluate for the cruise line. I spent nearly one full year creating skewers’ designs, learning about food grade stain- less and the different machine shops that could handle my concepts.
Al sent me a small sketch on a napkin of what the chefs were thinking. Pictured in the center left are two of the resin and steel prototypes I finally created and sent to Al at Holland America. But Holland America needed a completed product to test before they would place a purchase order. We were at a standstill. But I persisted with my argument that I could — and would produce a fine product if Holland America would give me a purchase order.
Well, they finally conceded to my enthusiastic efforts and gave me an order for their fine dining restaurants on all fourteen (14) ships.
Thank you, Father, for the opportunity to stretch my abilities and illustrate your talents.
