New Found Interest

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I must admit I am a woman who doesn't know how to save lots of $. In the past, I spent a lot on buying clothes & shoes. Now that my wardrobe and my shoe cabinet is full, I felt rather guilty of spending on myself, cos, non of my family can benefit from my spending except myself.

Recently, I have been doing a lot of online research for simple cooking and baking recipes. I was very inspired by this young housewife who had been making so much nice food for the family. The love she has for her children is all shown in her food. She posted lots of simple recipes and lovely pictures on her blog (http://www.wokkingmum.blogspot.com/). Next, I found myself diverging my spending on other things: blender cum grinder, electrical mixer, mixing bowls, baking tools and ingredients, fruits, ice-cream, etc.

I started from 0 knowledge, like a dummy following every step of instructions. I have made mango desserts (yes, I love mangoes), cup-cakes, pandan cakes, milk shakes and sandwiches. Since I don't have much opportunity to cook lunch or dinner, I thought it will good idea to 'master' on some desserts. My upcoming trial will be cookies, honeydew sago, huat kueh, ice cream, sorbet and many more.

Due to my mum's "school of thoughts", I have been feeling scared of messing up the kitchen. To her, as long as you do anything in the kitchen, the kitchen will end up in a mess and full of grease, which you will have to spend few hours cleaning up from ceiling to floor. Whenever I tried meddling with some food, I felt being "watched" by her. She will always said that I am clumsy and takes over whatever I am doing. This stress made me paid a big price - till today, I still can't cook a simple meal. To overcome this, I told myself, I must start getting into the kitchen and dirty my own hands.

Well, this interest has been getting stronger. Hope this way will reduce my spending on clothes and shoes, thus benefit my family more with nice yummy food.

Jia You!