A moment spent alone doing something you enjoyed.

Dear blog,

  Today, I incorporated the cooking skills I learnt during Home Economics to whip up a scrumptious meal for my lunch. It was already 4pm and I have yet to have my lunch as I was preoccupied with my homework. I then decided that I would cook up a storm in my kitchen. Even I’m not the top student in Home Economics class, I thought my cooking skills was acceptable.

  I rummaged through my kitchen cabinets. I had to make use of whatever that was accessible to me at that moment of time.  I managed to find the ingredients needed to make a plate of fried rice, similar to the one I cooked in Home Economics so I was no stranger to making this dish. Further more, I had a fairly high grade during that assignment.

  I was rooted to the ground after I placed the ingredients on the table. I left my textbook in school with the recipe in it. In addition, my mum was out and I could not ask anyone for help. Anyhow, I decided to have a go at it.

  To start off, I shredded chicken and washed and sliced the necessary vegetables. After the preparation of the ingredients were complete, I proceeded to oiling the pan and heating it up. I was slightly intimidated by the burning hot oil in the pan, afraid that it would splatter.  Then, I proceeded to adding the rice, egg, chicken and vegetables.  So far so good, the ingredients were being fried as well as expected. Just then, I decided to take a leak in the bathroom.

  On the way back to the kitchen, I smelt something burning. I bolted to the stove and realised my dish was turning charred. Hastily, I scooped the food onto a dish. Famished, I tucked in immediately despite the fact that it was burnt. Nevertheless, it was kind of expected that I mess my first attempt of cooking at home up. However, it was a really fun experience for me. I’ll definitely try again next time and hopefully improve gradually.

  Bryan

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