Today at school, we did something different. Our Home Economics lesson was all about cooking — and not just learning from a book. We peeled matooke. Real matooke. And later, we ate it too!
Our teacher said we would learn by doing, so we sat outside in small groups. Each of us got a bunch of matooke and a knife. At first, I thought only the girls would do the peeling. That’s what I’ve always seen at home and in the village. But then, the boys joined in too — they weren’t very good at it, but at least they tried and that made it fun!
Some of us had never peeled matooke before. Our fingers got sticky, and the sap was hard to wash off, but we laughed and helped each other. The teacher showed us how to hold the knife safely, and we had to be careful not to waste the food. We talked about teamwork, hygiene, and why it’s good for everyone — boys and girls — to learn these skills.
After peeling, the kitchen team cooked the matooke for our lunch. When we sat down to eat, it felt special. We had worked together, and now we were enjoying the results. It wasn’t just food — it was something we helped prepare with our own hands.
I learned that cooking isn’t just for girls. And peeling isn’t just a chore. It’s something we can all do, learn from, and enjoy. Today’s lesson wasn’t just about matooke — it was about sharing, growing, and trying something new.
And the matooke tasted really, really good!