Thursday, 02 July 2009
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A week and two days...
I've been in Phnom Penh for just over a week now... I'm am grateful for the friend and family who have been sending so much love and many gentle prayers for my "landing" in this exotic place so different from home. I don't think the transition is complete by any means yet this first while has been a gift of grace. I feel cared for before I can even anticipate a need.
Besides leaving my "eagles aerie" apartment, one of the things I thought I wouldn't have in Cambodia is popcorn... and wonder of wonders yesterday Bonika made some for lunch dessert... and not only was it made old school style with oil... she candy coated it with a butter/sugar carmel...
Tomorrow I'll be cooking 4th of July supper for my "family"... They asked for spaghetti. I hope I can make something they like... I'm going to make it with a bit of ground beef and ground pork... I bought a can of spaghetti sauce but will add the meat, onions, garlic, grated carrot, shredded zucchini/courgette and a bit of butter to finish... I thought of making a browned butter garlic oil to spread on french bread, which is here in abundance. I'll take pictures! Honestly, I'm a bit intimidated by the idea of cooking for them, yet, if I can keep it simple, I think all will be well.
Did I mention there is a quilting co-op I may be able to go visit? I bought a meter of a silk blend when I went to Olympic Market it inspiring my inner quilter...
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Comments (4)
yay for popcorn!!
It seems I've missed out on why you're in Cambodia, but it sounds like a delightful experience, so far! Hope you can visit the quilting co-op....would love to hear about what they do there with our beloved craft.
@allison - I am so happy about the popcorn... there is even a candy corn vendor outside the school gates! Woot woot!
@AmericanJanet - I've taken a job as an English as a Second Language at an international school here in Phnom Penh... I've been meeting many people involve in many interesting projects here... I'll be sure to post all picts of the Quilting Project!