Our group worked as one big team today to complete the painting of Joyce’s June Berry House. At times there were 15 of us painting, caulking, cleaning downspouts, painting flower boxes, address numbers and garden decor. The house is beautiful and we must drive by tomorrow to see the new hurricane shutters that will be installed in the morning.
Joyce was so appreciative of our work that she invited us all for lunch today. We feasted on deepfried catfish and red beans & rice plus salad and a yummy cake. We found out how to make red beans and rice. It is not a recipe, it is just how everyone makes it in New Orleans. You start with onions, celery and green pepper. Cook it with your kidney beans, water, and meat of your choice. Joyce used a ham hock, turkey necks, and pieces of smoked sausage. For seasoning use garlic powder, onion powder, Zaterine’s creole seasoning. Start it early in the day and cook it slowly until you get a nice thickened gravy. Serve it over white rice. Yummm! –Linda
The house looks so bright and cheery! I love it. Thanks for keeping this blog up about the trip. God bless!