Sunday 9 September 2012

Something South African

Its just one of those things that makes one feel home.

South Africa is home to many products that makes you feel home, may it be from the Mrs. Balls chutney to the Kurt Darren albums.
On certain days, for instance on a Sunday the locals would have a traditional braai. To accompany this braai a Castle Lager beer is in order.

There are a few steps that make this day so traditional:

  1. The man of the house sets up the braai by piling up a pyramid of charcoal. He enters the house to rest.
  2. The woman will wake up early to prepare a variety of salads.
  3. She will peal potatoes and cook rice.
  4. She'll go buy the meat.
  5. She'll also set the table and make sure the house is clean and in order.
  6. At around midday the guests would arrive and the woman would welcome the guests with a beverage.
  7. The man would start the fire and let the coals settle while he mingles inconspicuously with the guests.
  8. The woman would spice the meat and place it next to the braai.
  9. She brings out the pre-snacks before the main course.
  10. She'll even set the table.
  11. The man would cook the meat and bring it to the table.
  12. After a long day everyone is satisfied the man would tell a joke and everyone laughs.
  13. All the guests thank the man for his hard work and very divine meal. The man feels like the alpha and goes to bed.
This is a traditional South African Sunday and don't forget the occasion gets even more social when the rugby is on. But a braai will always be the South African dish.

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