Culinary journey

I'm not much of a cook. Thanks to the Movement Control Order, I've been able to experiment with cooking more and I'm pretty pleased with the outcome of these dishes at first try. A culinary journey worth documenting :) 

Sweet and sour pork. Attempt date: 23 April 2020

Curry gravy for noodles. Attempt date: 4 April 2020
Recipe: Papa Choy 

Oyster sauce chicken. Attempt date: 4 April 2020
Not masterchef level but was definitely Chinese restaurant level plating and taste

Chicken chop with mushroom sauce. Attempt date: 18 April 2020

Chicken rice with bean sprouts. Attempt date: 19 Mar 2020
Sam's birthday gift request - to cook chicken rice for him and his buddies.
My first time deboning an entire chicken, and it was a huge ass chicken of 2kgs!
He was super super pleased with the coriander sauce (his favourite sauce) and the entire dish in general.

Wan Tan Noodles. Attempt date: 15 April 2020

More culinary adventures coming soon! 

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On a separate note, surpassed my previous stay-in record. Longest period of staying in the house without leaving is now 12 days (29 March 2020 - 9 April 2020). Did not lose my sanity and managed to keep depression at bay. 

Three nights ago I lost my cool. It was a rough day dealing with work, the kind of day that makes me want to call it quits for good. And then, Carina spilt soup on herself, the dining chair and floor - adding to the mess that needed cleaning. Feeling frustrated, I raised my voice at Carina and she cried. I felt really terrible after, for letting out all my pent up frustrations at her. I watched her sleep that night, holding on to her hand, thankful that she is forgiving, praying in my heart that she would find happiness in her life and in her future marriage, a man that would love her unconditionally and treat her with respect. 

All I needed was a little act of kindness, of empathy, of respect; proof that I am not alone and that we have equal responsibility in this journey of marriage and parenthood. Instead, I'm given apathy and silent treatment.

Never go to bed angry and with unresolved issues - thats what our premarital counsellor advised us. Yet we have slept with anger and bitterness for 3 nights, my eyes tired from tears. The tears flow even as I pen my thoughts and feelings. 

Will this silent treatment end? Will love overcome pride?

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