Ok, Wednesday already

I can hardly believe it's already Wednesday.  The days are just flying by.  I was supposed to post a recipe on Monday, wasn't I?  My days at home are extrememely busy - I'm so surprised.  I truly thought when I came home from working after nine and a half years I'd be so looking for something to do that I wouldn't know what to do... NOT!!  :)  I am busy all the time -  not enough time in any day!! :)  I'm glad - it's better than being bored and looking for something to do.  Tomorrow night we have company coming so I'll post THAT recipe now... Black beans and rice... it's a 'meeting' dinner for those who are going to Haiti next Monday :) - don't you think the whole beans and rice thing is appropriate!?  Anyways - make the beans like you normally would - soak them overnight in water (or boil for a bit of time first thing in the morning).  Drain the original water and fill the pan about an inch above the beans, bring to a boil.  Add a diced onion, some garlic (however much you like to your taste).  Do not add salt until the beans are cooked.  After the beans have cooked for several hours they should be soft.  Add salt, pepper and any seasoning.  Make the rice (I use brown rice) before the beans are done.  I also cook my rice in chicken broth - a tastier rice!!  Do not drain the beans, just set the pot on the table, set the pan of cooked rice on the table.  While both are cooking - dice a red onion, a red pepper, mash an avocado, shred some cheddar cheese, and put some sour cream in a bowl.  Keep all these in separate bowls and place them on the table also.  Let everyone put their own toppings on the beans/rice... so good - you may want to provide some extra hot seasoning for those who are hearty and like some spiciness!!  ENJOY! - This is very tasty and addicting.