Looking back at my fondest childhood memories they have not necessarily centred around the food itself that was cooked but rather the atmosphere in preparing it and presenting it to your loved ones. As South Africans we love a good party or rather as we put it a jaul. This is not just an opportunity to get dressed up, have drinks & dance the night away. A jaul can erupt from a few friends dropping over & the next you know there is a brai happening in the backyard. Agh but the fun is in the cooking, in sharing that meal with friends.
My most recent get together of friends and family was earlier this winter when of all things we had a Soup Night. Yep you read right, soup! Now perhaps to some this would sound a bit bland & boring but I can't honestly put justice to the words trying to express how much fun was had by all.
Picture the scene of my mum & dad cooking pots of different soups, the aromas of fresh bread & loads of herbs. Our closest friends & family sitting around the house, watching the footbal & later tralling through dad's music dvd collection with two crazy puppies playing so hard they fell asleep in their dinners.
Now this may sound like a cheap & boring night to some people but I know that the memory of this evening will be with me for a long time. This night was not just about breaking the proverbial bread, this was a night filled with laughter, connecting with loved ones & simply enjoying being alive together.
My wish for all people is that they have these nights.
Enjoy your life...you only have one!
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