~WHEN FOOD IS SHARED, MEMORIES ARE ALSO CREATED~
It is another time of the year when one of the most common cereals grown for people's consumption has its harvesting period - the corn.
It was Sunday, and after my Sundate with the Lord, I went straight back home. I went to my auntie's house because Mama and Papa were already there. There was no occasion. We just got used to spending time with them on weekends.
When I arrived there, they have already harvested corn to be cooked for snacks. Right after harvesting, the mothers and the nephews directly removed the corn husks and placed the undressed corn in a large pot with water, ready for cooking. Some of the nephews and nieces were making a literal fire. It takes an hour or so before the corn is completely cooked.
What I love about them especially when we have a little get-together over food is that nephews and nieces are participative, labors are divided, and tasks are shared. They do not depend on the elders for the chores. One in food, one in work. Hehehe.
We took shield and shade under this large miracle tree with plenty of fruits. Truly, the blazing heat of the sun does not directly hit us. The presence of this tree enables us to breathe fresh air amidst the heat of the surroundings.
While waiting for the corn to be cooked, we saw a guava tree nearby which was owned by my auntie. We went closer and to our surprise and delight, the guava tree is in full bloom of its ripe fruits.
Since I was young, I am afraid of climbing because I once fell from climbing on a tamarind tree, thus, leaving me with physical wounds and emotional scars. So, I told my nephews to climb and get the guavas and my only participation was to be the imaginary basket where harvested fruits are kept. Hahaha.
Some guavas are at hand, they are reachable but knowing my height, I didn't dare. Besides, my hands were both occupied, one holding my shirt where the guavas were placed and the other hand was busy eating. Hahaha.
We were in great astonishment as the number of guavas we have picked are increasingly unbelievable, and we returned to our haven.
We happily shared our guava harvest while having some chitchats. The fun, the laughter, and the conversations while sharing the little and simplest things we have is incomparable. Just look at these faces.
Caution: The candid shots of their smiles and laughters.😂❗❗❗
After an hour, the corn was completely cooked. We still have space for additional food, haha so without hesitation, we attacked. Haha.
After lunch, a motorcycle selling taho passed by. It already passed by the house so the nephews and nieces called to ask the driver to come back.
Taho is a snack made of fresh tofu, sweetener, and sago pearls. He also sells puto kutsinta, a Filipino delicacy made with glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water and formed into small rounds, steamed, and topped with coconut flakes.
At 4 in the afternoon, we left my auntie's house and went to my home in Borbon. They were very excited because some of them would visit the house for the first time. We cooked and eat dinner and had a movie marathon earlier.
NEPHEWS AND NIECES PICTORIAL WHEN WE REACHED HOME.
(These photos were sent in our GC.)
Family is non-negotiable. They should always come first. Spending quality time doesn't have to be expensive and luxurious. Truly, happiness comes from a grateful heart who appreciates the simplicity of things.
This is one of the weekends I will always treasure. This is all for today. I hope you also had a great weekend. Be well. Be safe. Until the netswriting.
