I Always Keep My Promises

Here are the much awaited pictures... because I always keep my promises :)

My eaten corn on the cob (elote) that my family sold at the church party. My family sells corn- how cool is that?

This is me eating a chalupa! Adios Taco Bell!

My family's food station. Who would have thought that you would ever need that much mayo? In case you don't know what goes on a piece of corn on the cob here's the order: corn>mayo>cheese>chile powder. Sound good? It's actually DELICIOUS!

Does everyone find this picture as awkward as I do? Those stupid steps made it almost impossible to be a part of the family picture. So, I'm awkwardly standing on the side.

Another amazingly awkward picture of my host family.... oh and I'm on the side again! You may have not noticed because I'm CLEAR out there. Notice the amazing Mexican shirt that I'm wearing. Yeah. Awesome. Also notice the amazing face that Elly is making.

So, Danielle and I don't get to cook that often so when we do it's a serious treat.

Let me explain this first picture before any of you make judgments I DO KNOW HOW TO MAKE A CAKE!!!

The other girls and I were planning on making a cake at the school. We didn't realize that the oven didn't work until we were about to put it in. SO Danielle and I took it home so we could bake it. First, our cake pans were extremely limited and there was no non-stick spray so I had to improvise with oil on a napkin (it didn't work so well). There is also no temperature setting on the ovens in Mexico- you just guess if you were ever to use one. Mexico has this weird thing with ovens- they don't use them. Ever. They're used for storage of pots and pans.

Anyway, the cake baking didn't go very well. But, it was really good! :)

The masterpiece.

Second cooking story: My host mom said that she loved lasagna but didn't know how to make it (mostly because of the whole oven thing). So, Danielle and I decided that we would cook the family a lasagna dinner. Another piece of information: I have not made lasagna in a VERY LONG TIME, and even then it was not this labor intensive, nor was I in a country where all of the ingredients are in a different language. So, Danielle and I woke up early and went to the store and cooked ALL DAY (no joke). The turnout: the most delicious lasagna I have ever had the privilege of tasting. My family all agreed. My mouth is actually watering as I taste it- I want another piece when I get home (that is, if there's any left). Danielle and I decided that we are going to cook something every month for our family that is typically not made in Mexico (anything cooked in an oven is a good bet). Any suggestions? We've thought of a couple desserts (cookies and cinnamon rolls) but that's it. I would really love to hear everyone's suggestions.

This picture does not do it justice- but it was SOOOO GOOD!!!