A la Ta-Ta

I thought I'd show some photos from the local grocery store, the Ta-Ta. It's fun to say, and it's always an entertaining shopping trip. It was recently even more entertaining, as we were not only the sole white chicks in the store, but we were walking around with a camera snapping photos. Funny looks resulted. :)

960 ml of beer (just over 1 qt) for sale out of milk crates.

Giant bags of dried pasta (pick your favorite shape): $10 in US dollars

Globe shaped zucchini (look like winter squash, taste like summer squash): about 50 cents a pound

A big slice of cheese (gouda) and fruit paste (this one is actually sweet potato): less than $2 US dollars

Random assortments of dried salami and cheeses, all stored at room temperature (as are all the eggs, and deli items)

Lentils and other grains - this week on sale!

A gigundo assortment of olive oil (again with the Italian influence...)

Trabajamos en el campo

Here's a look into what we do out in the field:

Tortas individuales

Just as our work schedule seemed to get heavier, making sure we get everything done while we're here this season, our meals seemed to have gotten even better. It's so unbelievably comforting to come "home" after long, mentally exhausting days to a fire, cozy surroundings, and awesome comfort food.

We had a multiple course meal the other night (even more than just a dinner and dessert). We started with a creamy vegetable soup, that looked so simple but tasted like the best comfort food.

Our main entree, while it looked unassuming, was so full of flavor. We had lemon-sauteed fish, and vermicelli noodles that were simultaneously fried and quick steamed. They were nutty, hot, and slightly chewy. I'm definitely going to have to try this at home.

Our dessert was seriously incredible. Sonia made us personal sized cakes, complete with chocolate garnish.

The cake was several layers, alternating cake with whipped cream, dulce de leche, and peaches. Then it was frosted, and the outside packed with crushed meringue cookies.We were so grateful this was at the end of the day - after a short sugar high and getting a few last-minute emails, we quickly retired and slept off our food coma. :)

Now we're off to do more work!