Biriani

Rice soaked and yellowed in steaming, spiced curry dance around the cooking bowl, as they collide with chicken legs and thighs once in a while... My family sits around the table, with anticipation visible with their salivation. They can smell a Swahili cuisine from the dining room. Patiently, I wait for stew above the rice to disappear, then I give the green light with sounds of cutlery and wine glasses.... Date Published: 6/24/2016

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Jan Allison

Date: 8/5/2016 4:25:00 PM

Great to read this again Teddy, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Teddy Kimathi
Date: 8/10/2016 2:51:00 AM

Once again, thank you so much for enjoying this piece, and applauding it, Jan!! *^_^*

Barry Stebbings

Date: 6/30/2016 9:21:00 PM

Yummy Teddy. Congratulations on your win. Barry.

Teddy Kimathi
Date: 7/4/2016 4:27:00 AM

Lol, thanks for your applause, Barry!! ;-)

Sandra Haight

Date: 6/30/2016 2:47:00 PM

Sounds very delicious, Teddy! Congrats on your podium win! Sandra

Teddy Kimathi
Date: 7/4/2016 4:23:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sandra!! *^_^*

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 6/30/2016 1:28:00 PM

Hmmm...delicious biriani!Congrats. :)

Teddy Kimathi
Date: 7/4/2016 4:22:00 AM

Thank you so much Sunita, for your applause!! *^_^*

Sara Chansarkar

Date: 6/30/2016 12:00:00 PM

Biryani is my absolute favorite Teddy,many congratulations to you!

Teddy Kimathi
Date: 7/4/2016 4:21:00 AM

We have something in common, Sara!! ;-) Thank you so much for your applause!! *^_^*

Sonia Walker

Date: 6/30/2016 10:51:00 AM

Teddy, congratulations on your placement within the food contest. As I read your poem, I can smell the spiced curry and rice with the delicious chicken. An aromatic read for sure. ~ Sonia

Teddy Kimathi
Date: 7/4/2016 4:20:00 AM

I felt hungry as I wrote this poem, lol. Thanks Sonia, for your kind applause, and enjoying my piece!! ;-)

Lewis Raynes

Date: 6/29/2016 10:06:00 PM

I love curry. Curry and wine, i loved this poem heaps, congratulations Teddy.

Teddy Kimathi
Date: 6/30/2016 1:55:00 AM

Thank you Lewis, for your kind applause!! ;-) I salivated as I wrote this piece, lolest.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/27/2016 6:05:00 PM

MMMMMM I can almost smell it from here Teddy - I love curry as long as it is not too spicy/hot - I even went to night school many years ago and did a 10 week course :-) hugs Jan xx

Teddy Kimathi
Date: 6/27/2016 6:25:00 PM

I'm glad you are a curry fan too, Jan!! ;-) I would love to taste your dish!! *_^

James Marshall Goff

Date: 6/24/2016 9:59:00 PM

Teddy, just finished my nightly curry bowl! this week I nearly finished my alternate version with Native Harvested Wild Rice from Northern Minnesota near Lake Superior! often, I utilize Goat Meat as my chosen protein, with fresh ginger, turmeric & habaneros! My daughter gave me Garam Masala she brought back from India & fresh Cinnamon Bark! I cook my brown or wild rice with this heavenly flavor! jimbo

Teddy Kimathi
Date: 6/25/2016 5:47:00 AM

Hi James. I'm glad to know someone who enjoys sumptuous meals with spices!!! Next time, please tell your daughter to bring you grounded cloves and garlic!! ;-)