The Mantyboyz are back!! The 15th almost (because of COVID) annual spring gettogether of a group of guys who are friends and family of Omena seasonal resident Dale Manty are in Omena for March Madness and to enjoy some hiking, eating, and camaraderie. This year’s 10 attendees were multi-generational, from four states, and a variety of professions. They came from Columbus, Ohio; Cheverly Maryland; and Washington, D.C., and all around Michigan from the UP to Ann Arbor, East Lansing, and Traverse City. The group included engineers, scientists, journalists, architects, pastors, and social workers.
As a result, there were a lot of different perspectives and conversation was lively. There was an abundance of University of Michigan graduates, but also representatives from Michigan State and The Ohio State University, so March Madness was an exciting game-by-game time. They enjoyed hikes in the unexpected snowfall, and wound down with board games and cards.
Last, but not least, were the culinary highlights, including rouladen stuffed with carrots and pickles, buttered apples and sweet kraut, Italian spaghetti and Mantyboyz meatballs with garlic bread, and sous vide pork chops with mushroom risotto, and lemon pie. And, of course, local pasties. Maybe I’ll have to cover this story in person next year.
