Throw your bones on the floor - Senegalese style

Look at Taylor going after fish and rice

Connie, Taylor and Alua are digging into a delcious Senegalese lunch called Yasa. One dish, 4-6 spoons and an equal number of diners = A cozy, communal dinner. The basic rule is to eat what is directly in front of you. Additionally you can break off (with your utensil) the meat. Alua and I usually assist each other with the meat. He will break off meat with his spoon and throw it in front of me. (I think that means we are friends). I eat what he sent my way and then return the favor. It's a real bonding experience. It is not polite to drift into your neighbors rice territory. When everyone is done, we can pick up the meat and chew the bones.

Bonapetite

The Meal typically consists of a base of rice, meat (today was Tuna) and some kind of sauce. Today we had a spicy onion sauce. I couldn't help but think of Sean and Greg Murphy. They would have loved it.

Throw the Fish Bones on the Floor!

Fish bones, olive pits, etc. are placed on the floor in front of you. When you are done, let everyone know by dropping your utensil on the floor. If you want to commend the chef, bang your spoon on the plate.