Dear reader,

Part of my blogging therapy is coming to terms with my family – both sides of it.

I have shared the parents on the scooter with dog clipped onto the front this week in an attempt to come to terms with my own genetics.

Now I wish to share what the dutch rellies do. My mother-in-law (let’s just call her Oma) turned 50 last August. The Dutchies like to trash the front yard with lewd pics and posters. For real. It’s a quaint little tradition, and they share their joys with the community, such as when the soccer team wins, or a new baby is born. This is what they do when you turn 50!

The meat doll is however the thing I am finding hardest to come to terms with.

When you turn 50, Ladies get a Sara doll, and men get a Abraham doll. The white stuff is not pastry (as I was hoping) but speck (ie pig fat).

Please be understanding of my pain/embarrassment. Any words of support would be well appreciated.

More on meat dolls:

Answers to your follow-up questions –

Question: Can you buy them at the butcher?

Answer: Yes, you can buy the meat dolls at the butcher (and even online).

You unfortunately can’t get them in Australia. I am sure if there is enough demand (which I am positive will be the case) then we can create meat dolls here too.

Question: Why do you give a meat doll?

Answer: I asked my husband this question, and his response indicated to me that he doesn’t see anything unusual about giving a meat doll as a gift. ‘It’s a present’, and also ‘It’s what you give someone when they turn 50’.

Maybe I am missing something here. To him this is perfectly normal behaviour.

Question: What do you do with it?

Answer: You eat it, of course. I hope you even cook it prior (but who can tell with the Dutch).