One thing I love about cooking is the look in my husband's face after his first taste. I am not a perfect cook as I am still in the early stages of the learning process, proof of it is the "kodigo" that I have during cooking time that I have to read at my laptop after every step.
Part of the learning process in cooking is knowing the ingredients that you use. I have "progressed" into using and appreciating the distinct taste or smell of some ingredients like sesame oil, oyster sauce and onion leeks. I still need to familiarize myself with most of the often used ingredients like light soy sauce, curry powder, olive oil,steak sauce,etc. I am still trying to fill my cupboard with all these ingredients but this doesn't come cheap as some are relatively expensive or not readily available in regular supermarkets. Having a small kitchen space does have its advantages as I have easy access to all the utensils and ingredients but having only one burner (since the other one broke down after only a month of using it :( ) does make cooking slow. For me, having at least two running burners is a must.
Cooking does make one smell like garlic or onion especially when ventilation is not good in the kitchen like I have but the lovely smell of the finished product does make me forget all these petty "inconveniences." So far, reviewing or prior reading of the recipe does help me make my food almost perfect. Before I choose a recipe to cook, my deciding factor in my choices is always about the simplicity, availability of ingredients and something that my husband and kids will most likely like to try or eat. I am still starting to perfect all those simple stir-fries and stew and some all-time filipino favorites like adobo or fried chicken. I may not be there yet but I am enjoying the learning process.
My time in the kitchen always comes with the love of the people whom I'm cooking for. Funny this may be but when I cook, I always smile and always, always have happy thoughts of my family. I cook not only because I like it but because I know that in the end my loved ones' satisfied faces is enough motivation for me to cook my best all the time.
Part of the learning process in cooking is knowing the ingredients that you use. I have "progressed" into using and appreciating the distinct taste or smell of some ingredients like sesame oil, oyster sauce and onion leeks. I still need to familiarize myself with most of the often used ingredients like light soy sauce, curry powder, olive oil,steak sauce,etc. I am still trying to fill my cupboard with all these ingredients but this doesn't come cheap as some are relatively expensive or not readily available in regular supermarkets. Having a small kitchen space does have its advantages as I have easy access to all the utensils and ingredients but having only one burner (since the other one broke down after only a month of using it :( ) does make cooking slow. For me, having at least two running burners is a must.
Cooking does make one smell like garlic or onion especially when ventilation is not good in the kitchen like I have but the lovely smell of the finished product does make me forget all these petty "inconveniences." So far, reviewing or prior reading of the recipe does help me make my food almost perfect. Before I choose a recipe to cook, my deciding factor in my choices is always about the simplicity, availability of ingredients and something that my husband and kids will most likely like to try or eat. I am still starting to perfect all those simple stir-fries and stew and some all-time filipino favorites like adobo or fried chicken. I may not be there yet but I am enjoying the learning process.
My time in the kitchen always comes with the love of the people whom I'm cooking for. Funny this may be but when I cook, I always smile and always, always have happy thoughts of my family. I cook not only because I like it but because I know that in the end my loved ones' satisfied faces is enough motivation for me to cook my best all the time.
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