Bernard was raised in a typical traditional homestead where the men never visited the kitchen. They simply found hot sumptuous meals ready for eating.
He thought Githeri was a simple meal to make, but he has long learned that some beans are more delicious and cause less stomach discomforts than others, and he always confuses the two types.
By Karimi Gatimi
“You know that saying that absence makes the heart grow fonder? It is true in every sense,” says Bernard, who lost his wife two years ago in a tragic acccident. Secretly, once a spouse departs for a work trip or vacation, the remaining partner usually feels happy to get a breather, a bed all to ourselves and finally, play radio on throughout the night. The travelling spouse too can barely hide their excitement at the chance of being away from the normal routine. The real sadness at their departure usually comes after the sixth day, by which time they have already come back.
