blog numero 7

Using " A meal in the Making" from Researching Place I observed one of my housemates prepare soup this afternoon. I gained access by going downstairs with her to watch her make it; she was willing, curious, and amused. I assumed Stef would read the directions, measure exact water, and use a spoon to eat soup; all of these assumptions proved to be wrong. Stef makes Top Raman so often that even if she didn't use an excessive amount of water while making it, she definitely would never need the directions. First, Stef breaks up the hard uncooked noodles while the bag is still intact. Then, she opens the bag and pours the noodles into a larger-than-usual bowl, and adds the water. Patiently she waits while the Raman cooks in the microwave and while she does she adjusts the packet of seasoning so that all of its contents are at the opposite side to the one she cuts open with a knife. Once the noodles are cooked and soft, she grabs two napkins for each hand on either side of the large bowl in order to remove it from the microwave without burning her fingers. She slowly carries it to the counter, adds and stirs the seasoning packet, and strangely, grabs a fork to eat it. At the kitchen table she enjoys her carefully prepared Raman.