Hello Fellow Eaters,
I notice that when I’m reading, a novel, or a recounting of someone’s journey, I always want more food details. Shackleton to the South Pole — What did they have for dinner? I never get enough. I don’t know why. So, in that self-absorbed way we have of thinking that our particular interests are common interests, I thought I’d give you a little behind-the-scullery look at all things food related here at the Red Rhino Culinary Academy.
The first batch of photos is what we call here cereals. We buy them once a month and store them in round 40 liter plastic containers, each with a doilee over the opening to let in air and keep out dudus. They and the fresh vegetables and fruits form ninety percent of the diet.
The kids eat meat three times a week. Pieces in a beef stew.
They also eat a fair amount of ugali, a Kenyan staple. Think polenta, then back off a good deal. And, they have pasta, “supageddi,” twice a week.
Here goes.
Well, I’m kinda hungry. Think I’ll track down a mango and dream.
Hope your stove is hot and your kitchen smells just like you want it to.
David
Posted on February 3rd, 2012 by david
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Hello Friends,
We had a double birthday party on Saturday evening. Peter, 13, and Joshua, 11. Peter’s our first teenager. We had a blast. I’ll do my best here to give you a feel for it.
But first I want to tell you about a recent visitor. A few days ago I was leaving the property just after dark. I saw a calf walking down our road, solo. That’s unusual. Cattle here are wealth, and are not casually misplaced. Much of the violence up north centers around cattle raids where tens of people are killed. In any case, when I came to the property the next day, Mr. (or Miss, I don’t know) Small Cow was happily grazing away by the workshop on our property. He/she is still there. We’ve contacted all the local cattle owners around here and seems no one is missing a smallie. It’s a little like finding a compact car parked in your driveway. In any case, we’ll have the vet out today and take good care of our new friend for as long as this strange relationship lasts.
Now to the party business at hand
I know I get to get crawled on and hugged on by our kids in person. And I also know that I’m a stand-in, for you, for all of you, who are with us here, wherever you are. And remember, we’re saving your seat on the stoop for when you drop in… just like the small cow.
So long wranglers,
David
Posted on January 9th, 2012 by david
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The time passes here marked and jewelled by ordinary things. We like it and them that way. The fun is in the creases. Know what I mean?
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When we’re not folding clothes we’re out getting ‘em dirty. Just a snake eating its tail, I guess, and happy on the way.
So long for now,
David
Posted on January 5th, 2012 by david
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