2nd Home Study and good food

We had our 2nd home study on Tuesday, and everything went smoothly. This time, our social worker separated us and interviewed each of us for about an hour an a half. The questions this round were mostly related to our childhood and family lives. We realized through talking with her and actually putting into words what a wonderful support system of family and friends we have. So thanks to you all for being there for us and reading these updates!

On Friday, one of our friends had a birthday party at a local Ethiopian restaurant on Colfax (where there is an Ethiopian community and about 12 different authentic restaurants). We had lots of fun and dancing. We decided to get food at a place down the street called Habesha and the food was great! This was Lucas and my 3rd time having ET food, and this was by far the best. I can't wait to go with those of you who haven't tried it yet (OR I can make it for you after I've taken my cooking class- Thanks Rick and Claudia!!).

A little about the food. We started with delicious sambusas (ET version of a stuffed wonton or empanada) filled with lentils or spicy beef. And then our entree- I realize this picture looks a lot like colorful slop, but it is so much more! This is a vegetable platter for 5 people. Every color is a different spiced dish. ET food uses a lot of lentils, onions, greens, and spices similar to Indian food. Everyone shares and eats with their hands using a spongy sourdough "pancake" called injera to pick up the different stews. Quite filling! I also had some traditional honey wine, which is a very sweet white wine served cold. Lucas and friends tried some ET beer that they liked. It was a good night.