6 June 2022 | Part 1 | Barbecues🌭| without pauses

Where are you from?

I am from Lagos, the capital city of this country, Nigeria.

Do you work or study?

I recently graduated university and started my first professional job.

What do you do?

I work in an international engineering company as the administrative assistant for the sales department.

Do you like barbecue parties?

To be completely honest, no, I don't like them very much. This is something we do in this country quite a bit in the summer but because of the heat I find it far too tedious for my liking.

Did you have barbecue parties in your childhood?

I grew up in an apartment building so this was not something I was familiar with, but as I have got older and have met friends with homes in the suburbs or summer homes in the country, this has become more commonplace.

What is the best place for a barbecue?

Clearly somewhere cool with a lot of shade. I recently attended a barbecue at a friend's summer home by the sea. The sea breeze made the evening comfortable and the view of the water was relaxing. I suppose this is the ideal setting for a barbecue.

What type of food is the best for this occasion?

In this country, we typically grill various meats like beef or lamb. Sometimes we grill chicken too. However, I really enjoy grilled vegetables like aubergines or courgettes. Some people also grill goat cheese wrapped in aluminum.

How often do you cook on a barbecue?

Personally, because of my accommodations, I don't barbecue at all but typically I'm invited two or three times per summer for such cook-ups.

Does anyone help you when you cook on a barbecue?

Well, I'm not usually the main cook, so it's more me helping someone else. I try to help by preparing a salad, preparing appetizers or setting the table.