This evening we had our monthly youth leaders meeting where we plan for the youth services and events coming up that month, and we start each of these meetings with a meal. Tonight it was my turn to cook, and after two months of my supervisor making comments about me making jambalaya and "Billie gumbo", I decided it was the perfect time for me to introduce my supervisor to what gumbo actually is.
Since I was cooking a dish from home, I decided to put on A Charlie Brown Christmas album (It's okay. Since Thanksgiving isn't celebrated here, it's not as taboo.) I listen to the music while chopping vegetables while pretending that I was back in my parents' kitchen cooking with my dad. (He is the reason I know how to make gumbo.) I even teared up a bit. I would like to say it was from being homesick, but it was the onions. Anyways, I loved being back in the kitchen cooking for people I care about, and it was great to share some of my culture with people (and get good feedback).
Today I am thankful for everything I learned from my dad about cooking and the chance to share my hobby.
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| The chicken and sweet chili sausage gumbo I made. I had to make a few adjustments, but it turned out well. |
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