So we were faced with a challenge here in Ethiopia, how to celebrate Thanksgiving without the traditions and supplies for those traditions we had in the US. Many traditional Thanksgiving Day foods are not available here, or are prohibitively expensive! But, have no fear, we are engineers – we didn’t go through 4 years of school for nothing! Our problem solving skills were tested this year and after analyzing the data, the solution was more than satisfactory. Don’t take our word for it, check out the photographic evidence below.
Problem #1: Lack of oven and stove space
Solution #1: Bring an oven to the Thanksgiving Day dinner!!! We call it, BYOO (Bring Your Own Oven). Since many ovens in Ethiopia do not fit 9x13 pans, it is essential to bring your own oven so that all of the food will be ready at the same time.
Problem #1: Lack of oven and stove space
Solution #1: Bring an oven to the Thanksgiving Day dinner!!! We call it, BYOO (Bring Your Own Oven). Since many ovens in Ethiopia do not fit 9x13 pans, it is essential to bring your own oven so that all of the food will be ready at the same time.
Bryan unloading the oven! :)
Problem #2: Lack of proper “Thanksgiving Day” food ingredients
Solution #2: Make chicken taste like turkey! Also, have your friends send you gravy packets and Jiffy cornbread mix for corn puddin. Finally, always remember to coat everything in butter!
Solution #2: Make chicken taste like turkey! Also, have your friends send you gravy packets and Jiffy cornbread mix for corn puddin. Finally, always remember to coat everything in butter!
The thanksgiving day spread!
Problem #3: Proximity to loved one
Solution #3: While being away from friends and family is very difficult, we praise God for a great team that loves each other.
We are so incredibly thankful for the opportunity to serve along side our Ethiopian & Ferenji brothers & sisters. Thank you for all of the love, prayers and support. We love and miss you all!!!
Solution #3: While being away from friends and family is very difficult, we praise God for a great team that loves each other.
We are so incredibly thankful for the opportunity to serve along side our Ethiopian & Ferenji brothers & sisters. Thank you for all of the love, prayers and support. We love and miss you all!!!
Enjoying a thanksgiving meal with our teammates
