Unlike the occasional power outages in the US which typically result from a particularly strong storm, loss of electricity here in Tamale is a frequent occurrence. And, even when power is on, low voltage and/or inadequate electrical systems often do not allow for two or three appliances to run at the same time.
Cooking has been a special challenge for me, especially when preparing for a group of guests. Our small stove which runs on a butane gas tank works pretty well for stove-top cooking, but the malfunctioning oven is inconsistent to say the least. When I am lucky enough to manage lighting it (holding a lit match with pliers to maneuver the flame into the little dark hole), I hope that whatever I'm trying to bake has a chance to cook at somewhere near the correct temperature.
Heating food in our microwave is fine except of course when the power is out or the voltage is too low - this magically happening at supper time for the past few nights. When the meal is finally placed on the table, we often enjoy it sitting in the dark.
Then again, there is always fruit!!! Depending on what is in season, a variety of delicious items can certainly satisfy the palate. Unfortunately, mangoes are not in season at the moment, but pineapple and pawpaw are found in abundance.
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Good thing Dad likes his pawpaw!
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