Cheese Mistake

I made a mistake.

This cheese seemed to look like swiss or something similar.  It was in a case, so I had no idea what it smelled like.  Big mistake. Do you know what people call it here?  STINKY CHEESE.  

Granted, they love it.  I think it's used to put onto a patty made from corn meal and water, then fried.  So...the taste is in the cheese.  The real kicker is that this was SO SALTY.  I tried a tiny piece to see if I could even think about serving it to the boys.  My eyes were watering it was so salty.  I guess I need to work on my palette.  

Today, a friend took us to the market to learn about some of the fruits and veggies we haven't seen before.  At the cheese booth, there were all sorts of varieties of this.  One option was "no salt".  I had the opportunity to sample, but I'm just not there yet.

The Market Bag

A few weeks ago, I posted about the new Heather Bailey pattern that I was using to make a market bag (I hope to get two more done, or at least cut out).  Here's the finished product:

 It's from fabric that I got in Africa a few years ago, plus the leftovers from the tree skirt we had this past Christmas!  Great pattern!  Great fun!

Market Bags

This is the pattern we're using!  We (mom and I) found it in a neat shop up in Monument, CO called Crafty Laine.  If anyone sews, I STRONGLY suggest you visit this place.  The fabric selection was AMAZING!

We started the bags yesterday, ran to another craft store, continued sewing last night...and got tuckered out.  I need to spend some time organizing life today, but otherwise I hope to make some progress on this project.  I hope to take a few with me.

Departure is 3 weeks from today!