Posts

Showing posts from October, 2025

The Windy Season: August In The Vaal

-
Image
It's that time of year when seeds scatter, ready for new homes. It's a season of acceptance, because what follows is a new beginning. August feels like a season of relief, proof of Spring.. A blackberry tree spotting new leaves There are blackberry trees on the third house from mine, already spotting new leaves. By month's end, all of it will be green. In the south, August is windy, and dusty too; it turns the sky a soft, thick orange, the kind you watch from behind a window rather than step into. The afternoons warm up, but nobody dares stay outside too long, especially in the Kasi. You'd end up coated in dust like the ground itself. I remember when my stockings would be almost a brown shade after school. A woman's month, it's a cozy month in its own way.  My mother was born in August, and she's always believed her birth month carries good news with it. I've seen it happen enough times to believe it. That is why it's always a pleasure to enjoy th...
Post a Comment
Read more

Simple Spinach and Potatoes Recipe

-
Image
Spinach, Potatoes, and a Little Bit of Butter — That's It! A simple add-on for spinach that actually helps some of my picky eaters to enjoy it is Potatoes. At home, we have a new rule about serving dinner with at least one vegetable on the plate, and I am trying to make everyone enjoy said vegetable. And I believe this particular recipe has been used in our homes for years. My mother used to add onions to this recipe, and I can't wait to try it next time, of course, without overwhelming my picky eaters. All you need is a bunch of spinach and a few potatoes, salt, and butter. If we didn't have a lactose-intolerant boy, I would have added cheese to make it creamier. Intructions 1. Chop the washed spinach and the potatoes to your preference, thicker if you want to boil together with the potatoes, or thinner if you want to boil potatoes separately. 2. Add water and salt, then bring to a boil for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Remember, it's not good to overcook ...
Post a Comment
Read more