Learning to cook: baby steps

[afuna]

I don't know how to cook, and starving while I'm in China doesn't appeal to me so I decided it was time to learn. Two nights ago, I learned to mash potatoes (note that I didn't say cook potatoes). Potatoes + butter + milk, dash of salt, some wrist action, and I have a side dish!

Then yesterday I learned how to cook scrambled eggs. (eggs + milk + salt + pepper + more wrist action). Too late, I realized I wanted to have a cheese omelet -- the egg had already been cooked, so I grated a block of cheese over the scrambled eggs, and it turned out mildly pretty. Added toast, a bit of ketchup, and tadaa, breakfast!

I know I still have a lot to learn, but I was satisfied that I at least wouldn't grow sick on just instant noodles and takeout. Then I realized that I didn't know how to cook instant noodles...

This morning, i decided to learn. I now know how to boil water and drain noodles. Isn't it great?

Comments

[habeo.livejournal.com]

Food often tastes better when you yourself are the one cooking it. =)

I used to take summer classes in cooking, but I forgot most of what I've learned from lack of practice (not that I learned much, mind you). The only things I can distinctly remember being able to cook (and not anymore) are Tiramisu and Lasagna and Scrambled Eggs. XD

• I now know how to boil water and drain noodles.
• Mashed Potatoes
• Scrambled Eggs

Yay, you can now survive most anywhere!

[afuna]

Food often tastes better when you yourself are the one cooking it. =)

Actually, I'm such a crappy cook that that isn't true yet XDDD (But I hope to make it true soon!)

• Scrambled Eggs with cheese

You forgot one thing :P

[habeo.livejournal.com]

I might as well add:

• Scrambled Eggs with cheese and ketchup, and a side of toast

But I thought that'd be overkill.

[afuna]

Nah, it's just right.

[habeo.livejournal.com]

As the lady wishes. =P