The past and present

Having just gotten my flat exactly 2 years ago, I didn't wait to start cooking once the renovation was completed. I enjoy cooking even though I'm not very good at it. I have my ups when the dishes were promptly wiped out with compliments in one meal and my downs when I had to call and inform that dinner plan had to be cancelled because I simply screwed up in cooking. But one thing for sure, with each failure I grow wiser in the kitchen.

Perfect example of how my dishes elevated in these 2 years. 

I had no knowledge of cooking prior to having my own kitchen mainly because the kitchen is my mum's prized possession and she's terribly afraid that I will mess up the area. I ever attempted to make a pot of ABC soup to impress my then boyfriend (now husband) while my parents were overseas but all I did was to dump the ingredients in water and bring it to a boil. Obviously it came out bland and tasteless and it still remained as the classic worst soup ever in their memories. Now, I can proudly say that the soups I make are presentable. 

I watched a lot of Masterchef and Gordon Ramsay cookery videos and hence I'm more inclined to western cooking and emphasize a lot on presentation. I also enjoy preparing Japanese and Korean cuisine as it's much easier to prepare than 三菜一汤. Will be sharing more on the recipes of the successful dishes I've made. Stay tuned!