Pitina Fernandez’ Kitchen Cape Verde, Santiago, Picos village, January 2015 Big thanks to the Fernandez family for the welcome and the delicious capucha.
2 2. Subsistence agriculture on the family plot : corn and beans that are the basis of their meals
6. Farm yard. Animal producing around the house (sheep and porks).
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3. Closed kitchen with a gas stove (including a gas stove discarded, bought in 1969) and kitchen ustensils
1 1. A closed kitchen with air vents holds a 3 stone fire (dry stones elevated)
5 5. Work plan with canari embedded and aromatic herbs
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4. Stump bought in the village situated in the hills, carried on the head during 15 minutes to come back. Kindling is collected around the farm.
4 4. Behind the kitchen : A floor-standing three-stone fire to cook with big pot for special occasions and wood stock