When he's not working in his fields, an hour from town, he works in the village as a tailor. It's not an easy life. Here there is no California, exporting food by the ton. You grow what you eat, and you eat what you grow. There are no tax cuts for farmers, and no piped water.
Most food comes straight from the fields into the cook-pot.
OK, now sit back and imagine putting together meals every day with just the above ingredients. I'll tell you, I've been struggling with food fantasies, mostly centered around bagels, cream cheese, and coffee. On the other hand, what my diet lacks in variety, it almost makes up in quality. My food is fresh, hand processed and with no chemicals added. Even the rice is good and sweet.