Culinary Glee

The aroma of freshly baked bread, the sizzling of frying onions, the look of delight as you serve up something wonderful- is it any surprise that I love cooking? I love waking up in the mornings and trying to decide what I’ll make today. I love baking, dicing, slicing, frying, grilling- there’s so much you can do.  And so many flavours to try out.

It’s truly amazing how a simple addition or reduction of a flavour can completely alter your dish. Add a little pepper for that extra bite or cut down on the garlic for a more subtle flavouring. Experiment with oranges and meat, chocolate and beetroot...Everything can go together with a little know-how.

That’s what it’s all about really. Cooking is really just creating magnificent masterpieces from seemingly ordinary ingredients. And anything can be magnificent. From that simple delicious omelette to the more complex but mouth-watering coq au vin. Anything can taste good, if you give it your best shot.

It’s delightful trying your hand at something for the first time and having it come out perfect. It’s so disappointing when it falls flat. It’s never a bother though. Just get back into the kitchen and try again. Get back into the kitchen and cook away your worries, your anxieties and just concentrate on making that perfect meal. Make it yours, make it special, make it a work of art.

The world is open to you. Italian, Indian, Chinese- what do you feel like today? You can make anything you want to. Just step into that kitchen and whip up your inspiration. Serve it up on a platter and watch your families faces light up with joy. Now that’s bliss.