OKPA
Okpa is a special Nigerian meal that is specifically attributed to the Igbo tribe of Nigeria. I am Igbo and okpa is no doubt one of my favourite meals. That notwithstanding, I have not being able to taste Okpa for almost a year now. I obviously would love to but I have simply not being able to for obvious reasons, I have not being able to prepare one. In fact, I do not really know how to. Given that I currently base in Port Harcourt where this traditional food isn't common, you hardly come across those who sell it. If you eventually find one, they would never taste like the ones that are being made in the eastern part of the country. On the other hand, to make it myself will certainly not be an option since I may not have the time to go through the tutorial involved.
BITTER LEAF SOUP
Since we were young, there are special delicacies that are being made only by my mother. Bitter leaf soup is certainly one of time. It is also a soup that is majorly associated with the Igbos. Bitter leaf soup might not be my best, but the fact that I have not eaten it in a long time make me miss it like never before. Even though it is not being prepared by most restaurant over here in Port Harcourt, there are still few food vendors that could make them available. That notwithstanding, I miss a home made bitter leaf soup. The few times I have tasted the ones that were provided by food vendors, it was not the best and I certainly need something better. I would have prepared one myself but my level of chefery is a little bit less than bitter leaf soup😁. Is not my fault anyways, my mom have always being the one that prepares it and I was never given the opportunity to learn. I guess my excuse is sufficient.
PIZZA
I cannot really place my hands on why, but I have not eaten pizza for a long time now. It is probably the case that I did not through out the year 2024. One of the major reason behind this was probably my very busy schedule, I was so busy that I almost never had time for myself. I never payed attention to so many things and that includes myself. Another reason is probably the cost. Some of the times, I prefer to stay put after calculating what it will cost to me to oder a pizza down to my house. It was the case that I was highly economical in the year 2024 and that affected me is so many ways. I always preferred to make something at home myself.
CONCLUSION
Good food is good. That I have learnt over the year and I will never stop acknowledging that. I would have uploaded the pictures of some of these special Nigeria dishes but I obviously cannot lay my hands on them. Most importantly, I have missed my days with my mom. I have really missed her meals.
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