Super soup saturday story

Today I'm spreading love and warmth to my fellow WA'ers still battling with cold temperatures and maybe some snow.

I'm also rekindling fond memories to fellow members with Caribbean roots of what Saturdays in the islands were like.

Two things were certain on a Saturday morning. First, you woke up bright and early to help your parents get the house chores done. Does not matter what time you went to bed, you woke up bright and early Saturday morning.

If you lived with your grandma you'd surely hear her say "don't let the sun rise and meet you sleeping".

Part of those chores may have even included visiting the local market to purchase produce with your mom.

Here's at typical scene at an open air market selling fresh produce

As night follows day, the second thing that was sure to happen on a Saturday was Soup! Soup was the meal of choice for your parents almost every Saturday.

Whether you liked soup or not, that was your lunch. Most of us would have heard our mother or grandmother say "If you don't like it, sit down by it". Basically that's them saying if you don't like it you have no choice but to still eat it.

So here's a look at a variety of hot and tasty soups that filled our homes with mouth watering aromas and our stomachs with warm hearty meals:

Chicken Foot Soup - yep we enjoy chicken feet

Corn Soup with salted Pig Tails

Oxtail Soup

Cowheel Soup

Fish Broth

I hope I was able to warm your hearts and your tummies up this morning with a throwback of Caribbean Saturday cuisine. Truth be told many households still delight in having soup on Saturdays.

What ever some of your Saturday traditions growing up?

In a community of members from all over the world this is a great way to learn about each other's culture and childhood traditions.

Drop on in and share your memories. I just may have some soup for you :)

Oh! Before I go, thanks Jeff for inspiring the name of this Blog.

Roberta