In a project called “My Kitchen Journey”, three students from Sunshine Middle School share their experiences of learning to cook.
Simon
I’ve been taking cooking classes at school. I’m still crazy about making food, even though it’s not always easy. Those cooking skills I’ve learnt are useful, especially when I have to make a meal with limited things. I’ve realized that to eat well, you need to keep learning to cook new dishes, not just a few dishes. Imagine you’re a musician — people will get tired of hearing even a great song, if it’s the only one you can play. The same goes for cooking.
Amy
I love watching my mum mix different things to make delicious dishes. I don’t think we need to stick to recipes (食谱) strictly. And what matters is just trying things out. So when I cook, I often try something new and take notes of what I’ve done and what I’ve used — a bit like what I do in my Science classes! I’ve learnt a lot of cooking skills, but I know I still have more to learn.
Daniel
Helping in the kitchen is fun. I can make simple things like pies for everyone. But I often make a mess. Once, I even served my pie without the sauce! My family are patient. They’ve given me the confidence to learn more cooking skills. Books help me a lot in my learning. I like to read cooking books in my room and go to the kitchen when I think I can manage some key recipes well.