There is a first for everything. Eric and I just put our Thanksgiving turkey into the ground and covered it with dirt! Okay, there is a little more to it than that. We went over to Albert's home at Farm #1 and helped prepare an 'imu' which is basically a Hawaiian underground oven.
The imu starts with a big hole in the ground. Rocks are heated over a fire for several hours, then covered in shaved banana tree trunks. Then everyone helps carry over the dishes- multiple turkeys, multiple hams, various other meats and my personal favorite, lau-lau's! All the food was then covered in Ti leaves, burlap bags, a big tarp, and finally dirt is piled on top of the whole thing. Pretty darn exciting!
Tomorrow, we will dig up the food and celebrate the holiday with new friends, and lots of new dishes to try.
Although we are very far away from our families (and missing them dearly), we have so much to be thankful for.
Each other. We both took a chance and made this happen...together.
Family and friends. This has been a very big year for Eric and I and our families and friends have been so supportive of us.
All the folks we have met along the way. We have formed new bonds with many people and learned so much from them.
Coffee, peanut butter, nature valley bars. Without them, we would not survive.
Wherever you are, we hope you take time to appreciate the farmers around the world (especially the organic ones) that dedicate their lives to growing our food...and our coffee.
*Link to our new video tour of WWOOF Camp #2!*
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| "Turkey Time" 11/21/2012 |
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| "Last Minute Thaw" 11/21/2012 |
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| "Prepping the Imu" 11/21/2012 |
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| "Layer of Ti Leaves" 11/21/2012 |
Let us know how it tastes!
ReplyDeleteThe turkey was moist and delicious! It was a great experience and have plans to build an 'imu' when we get back to NY! :)
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