Papa a la Huancaína - Portfolio
Puke, vomit, upchuck, bile, however you want to say it, that is what it tastes like. A cold potato slice with a lukewarm, yellow sauce, with chunks in it, dumped 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 cup of rice, a heaping scoop of beans, and a large portion of chicken, delicious-but painful.
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.
Appreciative, polite, cordial, respectful, however you want to say it, that is how I ended up the way I am. After experiencing that beautiful culture, 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, painted yellow under a spicy cream-sauce, often served with a freshly hard-boiled egg.
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 cup of rice, a heaping scoop of beans, and a large portion of chicken, delicious-but painful.
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.
Appreciative, polite, cordial, respectful, however you want to say it, that is how I ended up the way I am. After experiencing that beautiful culture, 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, painted yellow under a spicy cream-sauce, often served with a freshly hard-boiled egg.
I love the pattern you have going here with the adjectives and repetitive saying. This is such a great piece to really show how you were feeling. I know of a friend that was eating an extremely spicy soup from another culture and she said it's customary and polite when you slurp the soup. But she said she was snotty and tears were streaking down her face because of the spice, but she wanted to show an appreciation for the food and cultural experience she was given.
ReplyDeleteBut what a great way to circle around from the beginning to end and show your appreciation of the culture!