Rice & Beans: Day 16

     OK, I am halfway through the month and still feeling pretty good about what we are doing.  One thing I have learned is how to prepare rice and beans in so many different ways, with the simplest of ingredients.  I tried to stay true to what is available in East Africa and not use items that they do not have.

    Before I continue with one ingredient I did use, I have to give some background information.  During one of my trips to Africa two of the ladies in my team decided to make spaghetti for the staff and children.  Believe it or not they actually found the noodles and tomato paste in one of the markets.  After it was prepared (with meat included) we explained to the staff, who had never had spaghetti, how to put it on your plate.  You know, spaghetti with sauce/meat on top.  (No cheese...bummer)  One of the staff after having prepared his plate reached over and grabbed a jar of peanut butter.  He then proceeded to pour the peanut butter onto the top of the spaghetti!!  He then mixed it together and started eating.  I thought I was going to die from laughing.  Well I told you that story to tell you that I decided to see what rice and beans would taste like with peanut butter on top of it.  I had to "nuke" the peanut butter to even get it to pour.  To make a long story short, it was a rather interesting taste.  Not sure if I would recommend it to anyone, but it did take the blandness out of the beans.

    Update on Amazing Grace Childrens Home:  We were able to raise enough emergency funds to get them back on their feet.  YEAH!

     Final thoughts:  When you are surrounded by "enemies" who out-number you, face them with a smile and a gesture of a handshake  because believe me, they will be in total confusion.  I will explain next time.

These are my thoughts.

Chappy