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[Sister Alvear]

Well, we are still visiting churches here in the US. Right now we are in Mississippi and have seen a move of God in the services and we are so thankful for all that God is doing in America.
We always visit several home mission churches and this time were blessed to be in 3 so far. We love to help out and encourage the ones that struggle here on this side of the ocean. We are thankful for our home missionaries and they are heros in my book.
We enjoyed the Arkansas state Campmeeting and returned and preached one night for Brother Holmes and was in a great service.
Also got to spend a week with my sisters which was a rare experience. We had a time!
It takes a while for us to accustom to American food however we are doing great. We are very thankful for old friends and new ones we make along the way.
We are looking forward to a special treat Sherri prepared for us in Oct. in the mountains of Tn.
We are just so blessed....blessed beyond measure....thanks for being our friends.

[Sister Alvear]

This week we are in Mississippi...

[Dagwood]

Not sure what part of MS you're in, but if you'll consider a non-home missions church, you can stop by New Zion UPC in Philadelphia (http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Zi...700683?sk=info).

Never been there myself, but their pastor, wife, and daughter are well-known gospel singers, The Dunaways. Seem like down-to-earth people, like I perceive you to be...

[Sister Alvear]

thanks so much...

[Margies3]

Sister Alvear, you mentioned how long it takes to get accustomed to American food each time you come. I'm wondering if you would have time sometime to share with us some of the recipes for foods you cook in Brazil? I'd love to try them out. I know you are busy tho, so don't stress yourself over it. Love ya loads!

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by Margies3

Sister Alvear, you mentioned how long it takes to get accustomed to American food each time you come. I'm wondering if you would have time sometime to share with us some of the recipes for foods you cook in Brazil? I'd love to try them out. I know you are busy tho, so don't stress yourself over it. Love ya loads!

One word - Feijoada!! (Get the recipe)

[Sister Alvear]

Included here is the recipe of of a traditional dinner for 10-15 people:

Ingredients:

1 lb. black beans
1 lb. smoked ham hocks
1 of each: pork foot, ear, tail, tongue
(optional)
1 lb. Mexican "chorizo," "pepperoni" or
Brazilian "linguica"
1/2 lb. Chunk of lean Canadian bacon or
Brazilian "carne seca"
1/2 lb. Smoked pork or beef ribs
3-4 strips of smoked bacon
1/2 lb. lean pork
1/2 lb. lean beef
1 large onion
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons of olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
salt to taste
black pepper
hot sauce (optional)

How to prepare feijoada:

Soak beans overnight in large container. Next morning, cook beans for 4-5 hours at low heat. Place ham hocks, chorizo, ribs and Canadian bacon in deep pan with plenty of water and bring to a boil. Change water and bring to a new boil, repeating the procedure at least three times to tenderize cured meats and remove excess fat.

In a large frying pan saut‚ onion and garlic using either vegetable or olive oil (smoked bacon strips optional) for two or three minutes. Toss in cubed pork and beef. Saut‚ an additional two-three minutes.

Mash 5-l0 tablespoons of beans and add to large pot. The resulting paste will thicken sauce. Add two tablespoons of olive oil, three garlic cloves all chopped-up or mashed, along with a tablespoon of white vinegar and a teaspoon of red-hot pepper. Stir, heat over medium fire for two-three minutes, then transfer to contents of frying pan. (You may use two frying pans, if necessary)

Let simmer for l0-l5 minutes. Add contents of frying pan(s) to the beans and let boil at medium heat for 1-2 hours.

Serve over rice, with additional red-hot sauce, if desired.
(copied)

[Margies3]

WOW!!!!!!!!!! That is a meaty soup!! Thanks so much for sharing it. What other things do you eat in Brazil? When our Brazilian friends came to visit they said you all eat alot of beans all the time. Do you eat anything without beans?? Just curious

[Sister Alvear]

Actually we do in the northeast...however Rice and beans are considered staple foods...my kids would be lost without beans...lol...

[Esther]

A friend of mine did some missionary work in Brazil earlier this year.

He said the menu was beans and rice one day and rice and beans the next and etc. lol

He loves going there to do missions work. It is a very poor country.