Tonight, Bob and I (he'll want to take all the credit, but I did help) prepared some lentils, a chicken stew and a carrot/potato/cabbage dish. All I can say is, it is time consuming, but I love it. I'm not just saying that because I am embracing my daughter's culture, but I really do love it. I'd have these dishes at least once a week if I could convince my husband to make them. (He really is an excellent cook.) 
Our house was engulfed with onion, berbere (a spice essential for these types of dishes :) and vegetable aromas the whole evening. Yum.
The reason for this mass food frenzy is actually the event we are a part of tomorrow. It is called the Global Adoption Connection, and it is featuring the countries in Africa. I've been helping to organize this event with two, wonderful people over the past few months. Let's hope we have enough food, enough people and enough entertainment for everyone who attends. I think it will be awesome! Anyone who comes should have a taste of the sounds, food, dancing, crafts and storytelling of Africa. How could that not be great?!
Here is a look at a couple of the dishes we prepared.....
