Job Update

An update on the job hunting. John gave his notice at the bank and finished out his 2 weeks, with his last day on September 30th. He then spent time in Denver helping with the McMackin's basement. When he returned to Spokane, he went to an LDS Job Fair, heard about an opening from them (that he would not have known about), sent in his resume and then got an interview on October 27th. They wanted to do a lunch interview with John and I - - before they made the final job offer. Thought that was an interesting twist. Our lunch interview as on October 31st. We ate at DeLeon's, a Mexican deli & grocery, and tried a drink called Horchata. It is described as Cinnamon Rice Milk. It was in a big jar on the counter and they scooped it into a glass for you. Delicious!


Back to the job! It is a small company (8 people total including the owner). The owner and the supervisor are both return missionaries & love Dave Ramsey ideas. Nicest people! They offered him the job and he started on November 1st. The company does IT work for small businesses and school districts that are too small for their own IT department. Places like Kettle Falls, Tekoa and this week Orchard Prairie. John came home and told Audrey about her teachers that said Hi (since she had gone there in Kindergarten through 4th grade). I think he will like it.

Found a recipe that we will have to try:
HORCHATA (CINNAMON RICE MILK)
1 cup long grain rice, rinsed
2 quarts water
1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
1/2 cup white sugar

In a large saucepan, combine rice, water and cinnamon stick. Set aside for 3 hours.
After 3 hours, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool. Puree rice mixture in a blender until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth or a fine sieve. Flavor with vanilla and sugar to taste. Chill, and serve over ice.