This was such a cute story. From the cover the illustrations were eye catching and captivating, bold and bright to draw the reader in.
The book tells the story of Faruq, a little boy who has grown up watching his grandmother Ajee cooking exotic and spicy foods for the whole family.
He sees the pleasure it gives her to put good food on the table and to feed those whom she loves and he wants nothing more than to be like her when he is older.
But when he grows up he is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a doctor so grandma is reluctant to teach him.
He eventually asks his neighbour Mrs. Joseph to teach him the basics and how to use the Wiri Wiri pepper correctly.
He has a wonderful time learning under Mrs. Joseph and his new found skills stand him in good stead when his grandmother becomes sick and can't cook the big family dinner one day.
Faruq steps in and with a bit of overseeing from his neighbour he fills the table with wholesome, homecooked food.
This shows him he can follow his heart and he has a talent for cookery.
This was a lovely story of family, roots, food and culture and how it blends together and becomes not just a matter of eating but a whole family and community occasion.
Inspiring tale of kids finding their own way, talents and interests.
The book tells the story of Faruq, a little boy who has grown up watching his grandmother Ajee cooking exotic and spicy foods for the whole family.
He sees the pleasure it gives her to put good food on the table and to feed those whom she loves and he wants nothing more than to be like her when he is older.
But when he grows up he is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a doctor so grandma is reluctant to teach him.
He eventually asks his neighbour Mrs. Joseph to teach him the basics and how to use the Wiri Wiri pepper correctly.
He has a wonderful time learning under Mrs. Joseph and his new found skills stand him in good stead when his grandmother becomes sick and can't cook the big family dinner one day.
Faruq steps in and with a bit of overseeing from his neighbour he fills the table with wholesome, homecooked food.
This shows him he can follow his heart and he has a talent for cookery.
This was a lovely story of family, roots, food and culture and how it blends together and becomes not just a matter of eating but a whole family and community occasion.
Inspiring tale of kids finding their own way, talents and interests.