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Hi Leslie:

I saw that you won the Best Photo over at Marx Foods so that is what brought me to your site. I was curious about your name because I worked for Gretl in the winters of 1978 and 1979 (I think). I thought I would look at your “about me” page and see if you were from Colorado. Lo and behold, I am guessing that your husband is perhaps Gretl and Sepp’s son?

She was a wonderful lady, I have so many memories. My interview with her was in the charming enclosed front porch? area of her Victorian home. She was so gracious, like no interview I had ever had, she hired me on the spot. Later I found out that a job at Gretl’s was highly coveted, only one or two openings a year. I wondered why she chose me?

She amazed and impressed me. Her attention to detail and especially her care and concern for the restaurant and the staff. I made the cold sandwiches (mostly tuna and egg salad). My station was in a sunny area in the corner of the building under the chair lift. I loved it. Once I put the hard boiled eggs into the refrigerator before they had cooled down sufficiently. She of course noticed, and well, I never did that again. I didn’t get in trouble, I was just sad and embarrassed that I disappointed her. I went on to work in the restaurant industry for 2 decades, Gretl was definitely one of my role models.

I look forward to following your blog and looking up Anton’s cooking show!

Lori Lynn

P.S. I also loved that the strudel recipe was top secret! My favorite was the cottage cheese version. My favorite lunch when I skied on my days off was her bratwurst & sauerkraut and a Heineken.