food

Here comes one of the most important topics---FOOD!! The second most important topic is transportation, which we still still don't have and is SUPER annoying. So....food....Where to start??? When we arrived we didn't have anything in the "apartment." So we were greeted with some sheets that had a lovely flower and ladybug print on them:) We then went to a store to get some more items that we might need. We got a fridge, some pots, a spatula, two plates, two bowls, silverware, kitchen towels, shower towels, and a bowl. That's pretty much all we have still. Pretty soon I think we will be going again and getting a few more items. We don't have a dishwasher here, I guess that's ok. We wouldn't have enough dishes to fill it anyway:)

It's amazing what you can do without, inconvenient at times though.

Topic of Food~~ Most things here are not processed. You can buy fresh produce and meats almost anywhere. I wouldn't recommend the beef though. The Russians are still learning how to properly feed a cow and then how to butcher it correctly. In the town we live in Potodeevo, there are two houses that have been converted into stores (pictures coming). They have most items we want, but about 5km down the road is a town called Narovchat. This town is a bit bigger and has a grocery store with chicken and more selection. We probably go there once a week.

The biggest town to us is Penza. Penza is about the population of Kansas City and an hour and half away. It has TWO McDonald's and severals malls. I have been to the McDonald's twice, but don't see myself going back. Instead of giving me a taste of home, it just makes me feel sick...too much grease! Anyway, I do have some pictures of the grocery store in Penza...it is much nicer and has a great selection of fruits and veggies. There is also an open air market that we saw when I was here in July. I haven't gotten to go and check that out yet. Lately our dinners have consisted of about three meals. They are stir fry, spaghetti, and fried chicken and potatoes. We have been making a lot at each meal to have lunch the next day and sometimes dinner. After supper, we have dishes and shower mopping to do :) There are not many sauces or spices here except ketchup and mayonnaise, which both of us don't like, so our meals are pretty basic. Please let us know if you have any suggestions!

That's enough about our food....I'm already craving Buffalo Wild Wings :) Tomorrow I'll tell you about the farm and the local weather.

Lacey xx