Still Alive

I am very happy to be home in America. When I first got back I really didn't think I would be able to handle the cold weather, but surprisingly this winter was not as cold as winters past. We have sent our visa request to the Suriname embassy and they say it will take at least 2 months to process. We are patiently waiting though hoping that everything works out well, because believe it or not I miss Sranan (Suriname). I actually had a taste of Suriname the other day, because we brought home the pinda (peanut) sauce and Chevy's Gekruide Ketjap (Spicy Ketchup). I might make it sometime soon, because out of everything that I miss it is the food that stands out, of course after some people that I miss dearly. I thought I should post since I haven't posted since I got here to America. The time has really gone by fast, but it will be bittersweet to go back to Suriname.

Missing Suri....

Going Home 2

I figure it is 1:00 in the morning I am not finished packing, to end my night I might as well give a little update on my happenings. Tuesday, December 13th we are leaving to AMERICA! Honestly I have mixed feelings. For one by the time I get to Huntsville (where I reside) it will be the middle of winter. Coming from a mile of the equator to the middle is winter wasn't quite the welcome home party I expected. I wonder what will happen to the church members while we are gone. Will they stay consistent? On the other hand I will be glad to go to Wal-mart at midnight just because I can. I can't wait to go shopping and find dirt cheap bargains for good quality things. The food...you already know how I feel about that. If not read this for a reminder. Before food and shopping of course there is my family that I can't wait to see. I'm getting really tired so I'll have to stop here. Travel is fun. My Suriname journey isn't over just yet, though. I'll be back!

Anxiously awaiting America...

Snack of the Day

I know I post a lot about food. Or maybe not? Food helps me to cope sometimes. I was just telling my husband the other day that I thank God for fast foods. I was reminiscing of Chik-fil-A and Buffalo Wild Wings. I thought of all the condiments used to make your food taste so good. Then I had to snap out of it. This was just my little rant on American food. Moving on to the SuriSnack.

The snack of the day was actually given to me by a friend. To be honest the bag reminds me of my childhood and would not have attracted me in the stores. Though it was a gift I wasn't even gonna eat it until one day when I was REALLY hungry. The quickest thing to satisfy my hunger, for the time being until I cooked, was a bag of krie-kra. It kind of reminds me of cocoa puffs with less cocoa and more puff. Actually the cocoa is more like a mocha than a chocolate (false advertisement on the bag). After eating this little snack I realized that I have a new treat to enjoy. It is good for children and adults because it is not too sweet. I like that. If you come to Suriname you won't regret buying this little snack.

This is one of the many products that Fernandes offers 

Taking a good look..."Wow this is better than I thought"

Awww...last one :(

Snacking the Suri way...

Do you have a favorite snack? Have you ever tasted Krie-Kra? Let me know!

Wolly's

I like to eat good food. Most people do. Amongst the diversity of foods in Suriname there is a good ole burger joint. It is like none other. There is a Burger King and McDonald's here, but Wolly's is unique. I think what sets their burgers apart from the others is the juiciness. I like to taste the ketchup and mayo in my sandwich. You know how you open the burger to check if there is even any condiments within. With a Wollyburger that is not the case. When you see the picture of my burger below you will know what I am talking about.

Zorg en Hoop outlet

This is the current menu. They do have their menu is online but it hasn't been updated since the increase in prices nationwide. Just add 1 or 2 SRD's to the price for accuracy.  

This is my order of  a Wolly Kip (chicken) burger. 

There are 3 Wolly's that I know of: 1) town, 2)Zorg en Hoop, 3)Leijsweg You can check out their website for hours of operation and any other info you might have. Let me know if have visited Wolly's what your experience was like.

Craving a Wollyburger...

Foto Friday

Glorious Earlier this year I went on a fishing trip. (Mentioned it in a post.) I just glanced through the pictures again and thought I should share this one. This is at the point where the Suriname river meets the Atlantic ocean.