Ryan and Melissa Alberts

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Highlights From the Past Month

Merry Christmas to you! We miss you and hope you are getting to enjoy the winter! Let us know how things are going – we would love to hear from you! A lot has happened this last month from leaks coming from strange areas to… well… Finding a time portal in Haiti: Let’s take a…

December 19, 2012
Fried Haitian Accra Recipe

Haitian Accra Recipe Accra is Ryan’s favorite Haitian food! It can be eaten as an appetizer or as a side to chicken, beef, fish, or anything you want. It is best when eaten with pikliz on top, so I encourage you to check out that recipe and make both for the same meal. *Do not confuse…

December 13, 2012
3 Things I Can’t Get Off My Mind – Toilets, Cell Phones, and Second Hand Laptops

Recently I’ve had a few conversations with different workers at the guesthouse that I can’t seem to comprehend. Even after being here for a bit of time, there are some things as Americans we just can’t relate to or understand – ever. One of our workers is trying to fix up her house. It’s just a little…

December 7, 2012
Haitian Pikliz – Spicy Pickled Vegetables

Pikliz (Spicy Pickled Vegetables) Pikliz are a staple food here in Haiti. They are served as a side-dish at most meals. Though they look a lot like coleslaw, don’t be deceived! They taste a lot different and have a huge kick with every bite. Ingredients: Cabbage – 2 heads 4 – 8 Hot peppers (scotch…

December 3, 2012
Koket de Ri – Kou Kizin avek Katelyn

Koket de Ri – Cooking Class with Katelyn You may remember our post titled, “Excuse me, but I don’t own any chairs for you to sit on.” This was when we went to one of our workers’ houses for lunch. Katelyn, Edphort’s wife, made this delicious “meal” for us. We thought (with our silly American…

November 16, 2012
When we understand this truth, we live differently

I started reading the book Godspeed (only $2.51 on Amazon!). Thought the author had some interesting thoughts. Here are a few captions and paraphrases from the book. — It’s about the mission of Christ to the world and our specific place within that mandate. Your place in it. Mission is the single reason why your life’s purpose is different…

November 15, 2012
Haitian Spaghetti – Kou Kizin avek Marjory

Haitian Spaghetti Haitian spaghetti is a standard dish here, and it is eaten morning, noon, or nighttime. I felt like I became a little more Haitian the other day when I was hungry and ate it at about 10:00 in the morning 🙂 Often people have limited resources, so they make it with ketchup and hot…

November 15, 2012
Kou Kizin avek Marjory (Cooking Class with Marjory)

At the guesthouse we serve both Haitian and American cuisine. Our cook, Marjory, is extremely talented, and people are always asking for her recipes! I have decided that once per week I will spend the day in the kitchen with her to learn her secrets. Haitian cooking is not a quick, four-step, three-ingredient job. So…

November 12, 2012
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow author unknown “There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension. One of those days is Yesterday, with it’s mistakes and cares it’s faults and blunders, it’s aches and pains. Yesterday has passed forever beyond…

November 10, 2012
Pumpkin Carving – Haiti Style

For whatever reason, I love Halloween. Maybe it’s the beautiful fall colors, cooler weather, dressing up in goofy clothing, memories of trick-or-treating… I also love carving pumpkins. We were in the states in September this year and had a chance to do that with our friends one evening. Now back in Haiti, I wanted to…

November 8, 2012