Surviving the most awful subtropical storm in my lifetime, which is quite a long time by the way, and hearing more and more tragic stories of people dying in the mudslides while others are lucky after escaping the mud that tried engulfing them; has been the only thing we are talking about here in Kwazulu Natal, so please bear with me, but this is kind of a way to 'get it off my chest'!
This heartbreaking photo was on the front page of our Sunday Newspaper - just a handful of people who lost their lives last Monday night in the storm, each one leaving behind family and loved ones!
Source
I took sandwiches to our friends whose home was bulldozed by the mudslide last Monday. They're trying to retrieve what they can from the section of their home that's still accessible; I was totally overwhelmed by the enormity of their loss!
Where to start when there's mud all around plus the smell of that mud was just awful!
It really is just beyond comprehension.
They've managed to save some old photograph albums and books but it's so frightening that their lives changed within seconds; years of memories snapped away by the forces of nature!
What made me even more sad was the thought that their privacy has been ripped away with everything strewn all over the place, and that the fight with the insurance company is only now beginning!
This stunning Philodendrum grows up one of their old trees, so much beauty and tranquility with destruction on the other side of the property!
I could not face cooking anything but some real comfort food after seeing this so decided on making Phutu with Chakalaka and Boerewors.
Hubby's right hand Bongikosi who is our general handyman, has the most amazing intuition.
Ever since losing Mom Lily, he will come into the kitchen while I'm preparing the food, and wash up as I make a mess; something Mom used to do when she was still fit!
So, when I started making the Phutu - a crumbly maize meal porridgy kind of dish, almost like polenta, he took over, as its the Zulu people's speciality! It definitely came out much more crumbly and fluffy than mine, and not dry at all!
I made the Chakalaka, and these were the ingredients; a simple spicy dish that's perfect to have with the phutu.
The Boerewors, every meat-eating South African's friend, but it has to be good quality meat!
A nice simple meal for two old Silvers and their guests who all love this type of meal!
Let's see what tomorrow brings!
This is day 19 of my attempt at #Hiveblopomo, an initiative of the awesome bizzy Queen Bee 
Banner created by
JOIN Hive using my referral LINK
Original Content by
Thank you for stopping by
Copyright 
Do you know this Badge?
It says "Thank you for partnering with the Papillon Foundation by participating in the
Weekly Hive Charity Giveaway."
Do you want this Badge?
If you like this badge and if you want to help too, you can learn more about 
Some Exciting News! Badge release!
Graphics created by
Artwork by
