TGIF!

Happy Friday! Most of you are asleep, but I have been up and about, beginning my day. I woke up thinking about someone important to me who is busy cleaning up from the floods in New Orleans. So, I decided to have a breakfast inspired and provided by her. My dear niece brought me some Blue Runner Beans on her last visit to us before we left. They are Creole style beans, and I love them. She brought me a box of eight cans, and I saved them to bring with us to Africa. I knew that I would want these special beans, that were from her, while I was here. So, I made a burrito out of them for breakfast, and they were good.  Thanks Steph!

I also took some to the guard. That is another part of our day. We make sure the guard has drinking water, and food. They always get a huge smile when we offer them a plate. It's nice to share.

The next couple of hours I spent cooking. Yes, the earlier in the kitchen, the better. It gets warm in the kitchen as the day goes on, so I like to get things started early. Then I can clean up (dishes by hand you know), and have the heavy work done before it gets too warm. Today I had a lot of veggies that needed cooked up before we get a new batch tomorrow. So, I'm simmering green beans and onions, steamed some broccoli to make some creamy broccoli soup, and making a big pot of spaghetti sauce with  lots of veggies.

I'm so thankful to my mom that she taught me to cook from a very early age. Cooking from scratch here is a necessity, and without her teachings, I could not make it. Thanks Mom!

Tonight will be a special treat. Don and I get to go to a gathering with some special guests. I'm looking forward to getting out and meeting new people. It should be fun. I'm also looking forward to the bus tour tomorrow. Hopefully I will have some good pictures to share. Until then, have a great Friday. TGIF!