The kitchen is not my domain
Modesty aside, I used to be a good cook. No, make that a great cook – that was according to my wife.
When she was still with us, and I would be cooking, my dish would always turn out good, if not perfect.. and it was not just my words.
But like what I said, that was when she was still here. Now, I seem to be an alien in the kitchen. I can’t seem to make heads or tails. Really, the kitchen is not my domain.
Easily, I could always ask her before. I would know what to do next, which ingredients to put in, what are the signs that I would be looking for – boiling, smoke, browning, burning… err, how many minutes I mean. Just like having a backseat driver, although it was most welcomed, and much needed.
Sadly, now that she is gone, I can’t seem to remember what to do, how to start, which one to put in first, and what are the ingredients needed in the first place.
Unlike before, everything was already present. All the things that are needed were already at hand, and all I needed to do was just to stretch my muscles and put all the things together.
Of course, I can fry. In fact, this single father has been serving his children fried foods most of the time. The only soup we’ll have would mostly come from those instant noodles.
I make up for those fried food marathons by taking them out to eat sometimes, so they can eat real foods. But that can be quite expensive, and still, not a good substitute for home cooked meals.
Fortunately for me, my son Ralph knows how to cook. Unlike me, he remembered what his mother taught him, and he isn’t really much afraid taking the risk. He still has a lot to learn though, but definitely he’s far better than his father could ever be in the kitchen.
As for me, I’m still trying to find the resolve to finally take the plunge, because I know I should take charge.
So while, the kitchen is not my domain, for now at least, I definitely will take actions to be a good great cook for my kids… someday… soon… very soon… very, very soon.
I’ve a good friend from Guagua. She’s a great cook – can whip up anything. You can say the kitchen is her domain, among her other skills. Our group of friends loved going to her apartment because of that. Fun, laughter, and great food.
It’s great Ralph takes after her mother. Fried foods should be had in moderation as you well know.
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Hi Jan! Not surprising really, your friend is a Kapampangan, and Kapampangan cooks deliciously!
Yup! I’m glad Ralph was able to take on the cooking stuff. I’m greatly relieved!
oh, by the way, Happy Birthday, Jan!
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Hay…I am not good cook, but I love to eat and my taste buds are quite meticulous.
I don’t cook…reason? Because I’ve got this disease then when I cook, I lose my appetite afterwards coz as if I had already tasted everything that went through my culinary power, ehehhe.
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That’s a very good reason not to cook, bro!
and of course, you really do not have to exert effort because you still have your resident cook with you
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it’s never my domain too.. kay wife ko na lang din pinadomain ang kitchen..
hahaha… ang sipag mo naman Joliber, nakarating ka rin pala rito
thanks!
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