Holy Week...

Last week, we were able to do a few special things for the elderly
being that it was Holy Week:

 One of the traditions here in San Lucas
is to buy a HUGE sweet-bread roll on Holy Thursday

and eat it with a type of "hot chocolate" (made with water of course).

We were able to buy one for each elderly (about 50 cents per piece)

and they were so excited!

We were also able to make some special dishes that are little more time consuming.

Above is a photo of the "Chile Rellenos" process...
(Chile Rellenos is a mix of cooked ground beef and shredded chicken,
mixed with bread crumbs, minced carrots, onions, potatoes, and other vegetables
wrapped in a grilled and peeled red pepper
and then dunked in egg, deep fried, and served
with fresh tomatoe/cilantro/garlic salsa & rice).
One word:
DELICIOUS.

I felt so brave after watching the cooks, that I decided to try it out myself.

It took me 4 hours to make TEN chiles!...and that didn't include the cleanup!
They make it look a lot easier than it really is...
I can't believe they made over 70 per feeding!!!

 

(Above) Delivering the food to the elderly who can't walk to the feeding center...

and having fun carrying the food!

Miriam (pictured top right and bottom left) was a little camera shy  :)

But, after she grabbed my camera and started taking pictures of me,

I understood how funny it feels to have pictures taken of you in action :)

 (Above right) The delicious "Chile Rellenos"

...a definite must for those visiting Guatemala!

It's always joyful when everyone eats together...I love it when the table is full!

This past week, I wanted to begin my own tradition and make a type of dessert

that the elderly probably have never had.

Based on the frequent request from my local friends here in San Lucas

for whom I have made some birthday cakes over the past year,

I have discovered that the chocolate "devil's food" cake mix

served with strawberry jelly and bananas in the middle

and whipped cream on top is quite frankly

A. DEFINITE. HIT.

                 

It was quite the feat making cakes for 122 people throughout the week...

but knowing it was to celebrate Jesus' Resurrection

and to see each elderly practically lick their plate clean-

it was a joy.

Thank you again for all your support-

the love and attention has made an impact on the elderly 

and they humbly recognize and ask God to bless those 

who have allowed these gifts to be given to them.

Happy Easter to all and please continue to keep the LEAST in your prayers!