Cooking Lasagna From Scratch?
Mama did not like eating out. She believed it’s for rich folks. She felt that for $10 spent in a restaurant or take-out, you could have bought chicken pieces, onions and tomatoes.
She taught us how to cook because we were going to grow up and leave home. Cooking is a survival skill. How right Mama was. I love cooking but I’m realistic. There are no go areas. Life is too short. That’s why I refuse to attempt certain cooking.
1. Paella. I understand it originated in Spain.
2. Pounded yam. Nigeria and most West African countries.
3. Corn bread: United States of A. Thanks to African Americans.
4. Gumbo. I understand we thank New Orleans (N’awlins) for that.
5. Haggis. Scotland.
6. Lasagna. Italian I think.
7. Pavlova. Russian, are we?
8. Carrot cake: Origin unknown.
9. Pumpkin pie: Origin unknown.
10. Mutton curry. Lucknow (India) mutton curry is reputed to be the best, hands down.
Cooking is one thing, finding ingredients on a tight budget is another. I thanked mama for budgeting skills when I found myself in strange lands, living on scholarships.
By: Nonqaba waka Msimang.
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