I didn't have much to do today, one of my supervisors from Nairobi, came by to check on me and some other volunteers on this side of Kenya. He says I am a "silent" volunteer, meaning that they don't usually hear from me except for the monthly reports. He said it is not a bad thing, as long as everything is going good. I told him I'm very integrated and can work out most of my problems on my own.

Such as today....... so bored, nothing to do..... so I baked bread! See what I mean, I can solve my own problems.

I baked Oatmeal Raisin Bread.

1/2 cup rolled oats
1 1/4 cups water
1 large Tbsp honey
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp dry yeast
2 cups flour
1/2 cups rasins
(I added 1/2 Tbsp flax seed)

Cook oats in one cup of water until soft .Stir in honey and salt and let cool. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water and stir into oat mixture along with 3/4 cup flour.  Beat mixture for a few minutes, then cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for about an hour or until it doubles.  Stir down mixture and stir in the raisins and add the rest of the flour. Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic (around 5 minutes) Form dough into a ball and but it in a buttered pan.  Let rise for about 1 hour. Punch it down and let it rise for about 30 minutes. Bake in hot oven until done.

I also made a peanut butter icing for it. 1 Tbsp natural Peanut butter. 1Tbsp milk, and powdered sugar.

TAMU!!!!!!! (yum!!!!!!!!)

Finished oatmeal raisin bread

Kibaibai sun bathing because he is absolutely not impressed with my cooking........