A number of volunteers have previously worked in orphanages, either here in Guyana or in other developing countries.
Gradually the Christmas mood took hold, and the shared "Pot Luck" meal was enjoyed.
Each dish sort of complemented the others in a strange but tasty way. The Star Performer, as far as Guyanese tradition goes, was the Pepper Pot, a flexible simmered meat stew, prepared with assorted meats according to the buying/acquiring power of the cook. Interestingly, our offering included some of the cheaper cuts recommended- cow's cheek, ox tail, cow heel: I found the pepper sauce or gravy nicely savoury and tasty, but as there was so much tempting food on the table, I had to pass on the quivering piece of meat flesh on my plate!
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| Shared Christmas Day meal |
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