Papa a la Huancaína
* I like these parts, I have been using this repeating phrase things for the past couple days in multiple writings, it's pretty fun! Puke, vomit, upchuck, bile, however you want to say it, that is what it tastes like. A cold potato slice with lukewarm, yellow sauce with chunks in it, on top. Sometimes served with a slice of boiled egg or two.
Scandalous, atrocious, shameful, absolutely rude, however you want to say it, that is what it is to refuse someone who offers you food in Peru. I once refused dinner at an event, after I had already eaten a huge dinner before arriving, the lady was so offended that I later forced myself into eating a full plate of food, which, if you aren't familiar with Peruvian portions, is a cup of rice, a cup of beans, and a large portion of chicken, delicious and filling - to say the least.
Dilemma, pickle, bind, up a creek without a paddle, however you want to say it, that is what the situation was on a daily basis as a missionary in Perú. You were either presented with food you weren't accustomed to, or offered food after being stuffed by someone else. It was awesome and I'm a better person for it. ? Do I put this last line in the next place? I wasn't sure because I wasn't sure if it would make sense below.
Appreciative, polite, cordial, respectful, however you want to say it, that is how I ended up the way I am. I eat what is given me, even if it isn't my favorite; someone has gone through the work to prepare a meal for me. The way I show appreciation and gratitude is by eating it.
Delectable, delicious, tasty, sooo good, however you want to say it, that is how it tastes. A chilled, freshly cut and peeled potato, under a warm creamy, spicy, yellow sauce, often served with a freshly hard-boiled egg. ? I wasn't sure if this description even sounded better than the first description.
Scandalous, atrocious, shameful, absolutely rude, however you want to say it, that is what it is to refuse someone who offers you food in Peru. I once refused dinner at an event, after I had already eaten a huge dinner before arriving, the lady was so offended that I later forced myself into eating a full plate of food, which, if you aren't familiar with Peruvian portions, is a cup of rice, a cup of beans, and a large portion of chicken, delicious and filling - to say the least.
Dilemma, pickle, bind, up a creek without a paddle, however you want to say it, that is what the situation was on a daily basis as a missionary in Perú. You were either presented with food you weren't accustomed to, or offered food after being stuffed by someone else. It was awesome and I'm a better person for it. ? Do I put this last line in the next place? I wasn't sure because I wasn't sure if it would make sense below.
Appreciative, polite, cordial, respectful, however you want to say it, that is how I ended up the way I am. I eat what is given me, even if it isn't my favorite; someone has gone through the work to prepare a meal for me. The way I show appreciation and gratitude is by eating it.
Delectable, delicious, tasty, sooo good, however you want to say it, that is how it tastes. A chilled, freshly cut and peeled potato, under a warm creamy, spicy, yellow sauce, often served with a freshly hard-boiled egg. ? I wasn't sure if this description even sounded better than the first description.
I'm not sure the sentence "It was awesome and I'm a better person for it," is even needed in the third paragraph. It just seems out of place and does not flow with the rest of the writing (in my opinion)
ReplyDeleteI really liked this piece and how you started each paragraph it was unique and eye catching. The second description DEFINITELY sounds better than the first :)
I see what Nerissa is saying...however I liked the anticipation it created about how it made you a better person...which was then addressed in the next paragraph. Maybe work on the wording? I liked the foreshadowing.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah...the second description of the food sounds a LOT better. I love the contrast of these two! Great beginning and ending. Really cool piece of writing!
I liked that you shared this experience with us. I second what Nerissa wrote about the following sentence "It was awesome and I'm a better person for it."
ReplyDeleteIt's also great that you showing instead of telling!