New Found Passion

I have always had a thing for cooking since my younger days but never really put it into practice. I hardly cook at my own rented place because it is just not worth going through the hassle cooking for myself. It is far economical to eat out anyway compared to cooking. So the only time that I really get to cook is when I'm back at my parent's.

However things changed ever since I came over to Australia. I had to cook for most of my meals because eating out is just way too expensive and the food portion here is way too big for me :p The only time I would eat out is when I go out with friends. During times when I am lazy to cook, I would just order take away. This way, I can divide the big portion into 2 or sometimes even 3 smaller meals for me :>

I started cooking only simple dishes at first but as time goes by, I started to explore deeper and trying out new dishes (new for me). I have also started developing a new interest in reading recipe books/magazines and watching TV programmes associated with food - e.g. Ramsay's Kitchen, Better Homes and Garden, Food Safari, Jamie At Home etc.

Besides cooking, I have also fallen in love with baking, which has become a weekend past time for me. I surprise myself for what I am able to do. I never used to bake. I still remember the very first time I tried to bake a cake with my sister for mother's day. It spelled DISASTER !! Ha ha... the cake turned out to be cookie like.

I like to take photos of the items I have made. It is a combination of the love for photography and keeping a record of my progress. I think my mum would be so proud of me knowing that I have become such a good cook/baker now. Ha ha ha... hey... for a girl who grew up a tomboy, I think I did pretty well :>

Thanks to my mum who first taught me how to cook.

Seafood Fettucine

Fish Fingers with Tartar Sauce and Salad

Grilled Saveloy tops with Bacon, Onion and Cheese

Stir Fry Udon

Lamb Cutlets with Salad

Bacon Mushroom Shells in Creamy Sauce

Bacon and Egg Pie (Whole)

Bacon and Egg Pie (Sliced)

Blue Berry Crumble Slice

Caramel Pecan Swirl