African Swirls

African sugar cookies...check!

Before arriving in Lesotho, I had no intention of baking any sugar cookies while I was away.

I just didn't think I'd have any of the ingredients...or an oven that worked...

or numerous other obstacles.

Well, it turns out most of these obstacles existed...but I made cookies anyway!

The Madre was kind enough to send me cookies cutters, frosting bags, 

and tips all the way form Washington!

Once I had those, I was good to go!

Cinco de Mayo!

There's not always a lot going on around here in Mokhotlong.

So we do what we can to make our own fun!

This weekend, that fun came in the form of a Cinco de Mayo party!

I made these DELICIOUS Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies!

Did I mention they were DELICIOUS?!

I've always loved the chocolate/chili combo!

Mmmm, mmm, mmm.

I used Martha's recipe and couldn't help but add some dark chocolate chunks.

You'll never convince me that everything isn't a little better with a little dark chocolate!