Here is the gang taking a rest after planting in the greenhouse.  The plants are already in the ground and we are having fresh salads daily.

It has always been amazing to me that these young adults love to WORK!  My American children would run away rather than do garden work and the kids here can't wait for spring to plant.  Its a God thing, He gives them the drive.

In Missions there is always wonderful news but now and then, just like in real life, some of the bad sneaks in.  We found out that Maria has cancer and though we all went through a dreadful time of sorrow over this news, we are now beginning to see what a glorious world she will be entering soon.  Maria has always been confined to a prone position, has never walked, talked or mobile in any way.  Now we all understand she is going home to have the time of her afterlife with Jesus!  Please pray for her and the rest of the mission that we will be ready to let her go.

Hi everyone, over the next coming few months, I 'd like to share with you some traditional Romanian recipes that you might like to try and make at home.

By far the most famously eaten food here is called:  
MITITEI or MICI as they're sometimes called.  These are little grilled meat rolls, made from lamb, pork and beef mixed with herbs and spices - they're scrupmptious - try making them at home!

Here's the recipe:

ROMANIAN MITITEI:

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1 lb ground beef
1 cup beef bouillon granules
1 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground lamb
1 teaspoon thyme
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup soda water, plain
1/2 teaspoon baking soda


Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients except soda water and baking soda until well blended.
2. Blend in baking soda.
3. Slowly add soda water a little at a time until well combined. Mixture should be moist but not so much that it cannot hold a shape.
4. Form meat into cylindrical shapes about 2-3 inches long and 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
5. Grill (or fry but they won't be as tasty) turning every few minutes until cooked through, about 10 minutes depending on your grill).
6. Serve with a light mustard.