22t— Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 28,1970 A Day By Peggy Wollaston Chester County IFYE The sun has not yet pushed itself over the horizon when a new day begins in the Nepali family. All members of the family from the oldest to the very youngest rise at 5:30 a.m. The sound of the water bucket against the side of the well signals the start of the day’s labors. My present host family is fortunate in that their well is situated only a few feet from their home. However, this is al so the source of water for sever al of the neighboring families as well. While the women of the fami ly prepare the fire with cow dung chips to cook the first meal of the day, the men will take an invigorating bath about the well. At 9 sum. “lunch” is eaten, burning he will read in a chant This, meal consists of rice, pota- from his well-worn _pray|£_ toes, beans, “chapatis” which- book. This usually lasts for 45 are paper thin like pancakes, minutes during which- time the and tea. Nepali food is charac- remainder of the family goes teristically “pero”" or very hot about their business. fin. seasonings). I am fortun- may. even be interrupted during ate that my family realizes my this time to answer a question sensitive palate and gives me small portion of the “pero” foods “first to taste”, Carbohydrates comprise the main diet of the Nepali. How ever, the only sweet item is the “cheene” or sugar used in the tea. Meat is only served occa sionally in the form of goat or chicken. Both, I have found tasty, but very hard to Beef is not eaten, as cows are sacred in the Hindu religion. The men of the family are served first, followed by the women. I being a guest am serv ed last. My meals are eaten in my room as the Hindu religion forbids anyone of a different religion of caste from eating or even entering the kitchen area. Plug it in and forget it... This high-capacity Reddy Heater has an automatic safety shut-off control Exclusive control gives you peace of mind. 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Miss Wollaston’s farm background, her 10 active years in Chester County 4-H, her experiences as an Exten sion home economist, her close association with other foreign exchange programs, and her active participation in church, school, and com munity activities give her a broad background of experi ences to share with her friends in Nepal. Following the meal, Father will gather about him his pray er book,-prayer beads, a few fresh flowers, and with incense Lancaster Automobile Club During the month of December, a handsome new AAA front end plate will be awarded to the proposer for each new member he proposes. Over 60,000 Members in Lancaster County enjoy these services .. . EMERGENCY ' and manv hthfr^ ACCIDENT INSURANCE ROAD SERVICE AND MANY OTHERS COAST TO COAST SAIL BOND SERVICE JShMfa LANCASTER AUTOMOBILE CLUB mil j ||| if 34 H. Prince St., Lancaster, Pa. IJ - pleait tend • CHRISTMAS GIFT membership ‘ TRAVEL SERVICE LICENSE SERVICE J* nil «fPllC«titß t* N UIU f»r NEW MEMBERS ONLY AMrtU ' ■" MUST RESIDE IN LANCASTER COUNTY ||)fjg* INDICATE (X) HOW YOU WANT DELIVERY MADE LEGAL *tnd gift g*ck>|t 4ir»el O *«ni ♦* mt Q • ADVISORY SERVICE ||]l[l|| . | Nim# MONTHLY'MAGAZINE Puts S 7.50 No onfrsneo leo for • Mr- Entnneo Fot S J-50 AMross Ion residing with t orttenl TOTAL wZ or two from other family mem bers. The work of the day begins in earnest after the first meal. The women busy themselves with various household tasks. Wash ing clothes with a hard soap and briskly applied “elbow grease” is a common sight about the well, as are the clothes laid on bushes or fences to dry in the fresh air and sunshine. Sweeping the house and yari is done with a broom of dried reeds about one foot in length quite a back-bending task. Grass, grain, and vegetables are laid on braided mats to dry in the morning sun .. Cow dung shaped into patties 6-8 inches in diameter to be later used as fuel are neatly placed in rows on the sides of houses and walls. One or two family members will take the livestock to graze along the road banks. Often, this is the responsibility of young children. gardened AU of the wor& ia ac ’ QJJ- consolation is heard at planting and harvesting time complished through manual la- about the fire -for short dura* he is in his rice paddy. The bor with the aid of a few crude tion before* xetirmg> for tne family grows food only for its tools. evening. As the t&oob. and stars own use as this is usually all the At about 3in the afternoon, 'shine, brightly down to. their land which it owns. My host a light meal of riceflakes (simi-- paddy,, garden,-and hom, family owns about 2% acres lar -to Rice Knspies, hut not- Nepali family has culminated which is more than the average toasted), half-popped corn,,another - - ' For Christmas, give a membership in the 365 days of driving pleasure THE IDEA L GIFT EASY TO BUY-SURE TO PLEASE PACKAGED IN A COLORFUL HOLIDAY BOX Miss Peggy Wollaston Chester County IFYE Family bread, and tea is served; again, capitalizing -on the carboKjV drates! The day’s 'labors are con tinued after this brief interval, and at 5:30 when dusk is closing in; the kerosene lamps are lit and the fire begun for the even ing meal, eaten at 8 p.m. The livestock are brought home and fed, and the cattle milked. One cow produces for 2-4 pounds of milk daily. The small animals are brought into the house and tied in the half of the first floor not occupied by .the kitchen area. The last meal of the day is of the same nature as the first, and always a large portion of rice is eaten. This is dipped by small amount in a liquid of vegetable juices and rolled in .a ball, scooped up and popped into the mouth. This.is quite a technique, as the food should not go beyond the -second knuckles of the hand.
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