One of the courses taught to fistula survivors at the Rehabilitation Center in Phebe, Liberia is Pastry Making. The students learn how to measure and mix dry ingredients, oil, water, etc. Those who can read and write can jot down the recipes. Those who cannot, will memorize them. As part of the commencement ceremonies, the graduates receive “starter kits” and money to help them set up shop somewhere.
An incredibly tasty treat that they learn how to make is Laughing Balls. These are made from doughnut-like dough, rolled in benne seeds, also known as sesame seeds, and then deep-fried in oil. High fat and sugar is my dream treat!
An incredibly tasty treat that they learn how to make is Laughing Balls. These are made from doughnut-like dough, rolled in benne seeds, also known as sesame seeds, and then deep-fried in oil. High fat and sugar is my dream treat!
Look closely at the slideshow pictures of the girls making laughing balls. They are mixing ingredients and rolling dough on an outside table. They are heating the benne seeds in a pot that is set on a charcoal flame. Similarly, they are frying the pastries in a pot heated on a charcoal flame.
The classroom conditions are changing. In February, we received news that the Rehab Center had completed construction of a new education building. Each teacher provided us with a wish list of classroom teaching aids. We want to give you an opportunity to be part of modernizing the education building by providing the following items for the pastry classes:
Cake Decorating Book, Paperback, $9.96
Photo guide to cake decorating, $15.03
8-piece cake decorating set, $10.07
Stainless steel 5-speed stand mixer with bowl, $49.99
KitchenAid hand mixer, $55.99
Large silicone muffin pans, $9.99
In order to purchase the item from our Amazon wish list, click on a hyperlink. When you get to the shipping information fields, you should see an option to mail your donation directly to us. Please act fast! We are shipping a container of supplies this fall and our cut-off date for receiving supplies is August 31, 2017.
We are also accepting monetary donations to go toward the purchase of an electric oven and a freezer. To give to one of these big-ticket items, go to our Giving Page and make a donation, noting where you want your gift to go. Gifts to Dignity:Liberia are tax deductible. Thank you so much for your support!
By the way, if you make a batch of laughing balls, please let us know how they turn out by posting pictures and comments to our Facebook page.
The classroom conditions are changing. In February, we received news that the Rehab Center had completed construction of a new education building. Each teacher provided us with a wish list of classroom teaching aids. We want to give you an opportunity to be part of modernizing the education building by providing the following items for the pastry classes:
Cake Decorating Book, Paperback, $9.96
Photo guide to cake decorating, $15.03
8-piece cake decorating set, $10.07
Stainless steel 5-speed stand mixer with bowl, $49.99
KitchenAid hand mixer, $55.99
Large silicone muffin pans, $9.99
In order to purchase the item from our Amazon wish list, click on a hyperlink. When you get to the shipping information fields, you should see an option to mail your donation directly to us. Please act fast! We are shipping a container of supplies this fall and our cut-off date for receiving supplies is August 31, 2017.
We are also accepting monetary donations to go toward the purchase of an electric oven and a freezer. To give to one of these big-ticket items, go to our Giving Page and make a donation, noting where you want your gift to go. Gifts to Dignity:Liberia are tax deductible. Thank you so much for your support!
By the way, if you make a batch of laughing balls, please let us know how they turn out by posting pictures and comments to our Facebook page.
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