Stories from Saudi: The Husband's will

Interesting! A pure organic lady where she tries to impose her rules on her husband and 4 children (4 young gentlemen) who in turn love traditional greasy food and all kinds of junk food and care less about health and fitness…

“My husband and 4 children accuse me of being crazy, though I have to cook (against my rules) for them their requirements fear of being divorced”, she stated.

Um Nayef explained that her diversion to organic state originated 3 years ago due to a sickness she suffered from…and she feels much better today following this trend.

Five men at home with random eating habits; from bread and margarine to greasy rice and stew, fried stuff and junk food…”Lurpak and other butter brands are not acceptable by these young men…margarine their favorite…has thick taste and fulfills their satisfaction,” as Um Nayef clarified.

Funny enough, the husband does the shopping simply because he doesn’t trust her in getting their requirements the way they want. He goes to a whole sale market and gets all the groceries and required food stuff from there… fresh fruits and vegetables, family size margarine, Al-Arabi cooking oil, Shams cooking oil, meat, chicken, fish, Maggie cubes (all flavors), all kinds of spices…etc. In addition to that, he imposes a list of daily menu to be done by her on a daily basis.

She laughs sarcastically while chatting with us…”if I don’t abide by his list, he will divorce me and throw me out of the house.” Upon mentioning Lurpak, she sighed and said “I really wish to see at least one known butter brand at home especially Lurpak… great history…way healthier and lighter than margarine”.

Three main meals must be ready on daily basis…and dinner is the most important…even breakfast should be heavy with full fat milk and full fat dairy products. An extremely food lover family… with no limits and restrictions…

Cooking greasy traditional food is essential every day…Rice as a major dish cooked with margarine is a must…besides at least two heavy side dishes. Greasy traditional food gives them pleasure and satisfaction…”They love heavy food, that’s all!” It is very obvious that they care less about healthy food or light food…unlike her.

Even the selection of sweets and chocolates that were spotted in the kitchen were those of highly fatty ones.

Maybe good idea for Lurpak to be packed in margarine-like package to attract more Saudi consumers…It is all about perception…in general, Saudi’s are used to margarine and other similar packaging.