Do you enjoy cooking?

Yes, you are right with that comment on getting fat. I guess it just goes with the passion for cooking since it is synonymous with eating too. I also find fulfillment and happiness in preparing food for my family.

You're right. I tried baking once and it's really time-consuming. Nevertheless, it feels great to be able to create my own chocolate cake which I was able to do last year, even if it was just a simple and "instant" kind of cake - kind of like the pre-mixed ones where you just have to add water, a little oil, etc. Frying food is not healthy that's why I avoid them too, but if there's no choice, I make sure to use Canola oil just to be safe.

Hi! I'm glad to know I'm not alone in my passion. You must be good at baking since you get to sell what you bake. You should share me your baking prowess since I think I've forgotten what it's like to bake. Your parents are so simple when it comes to the food they eat. Maybe you can also train them to eat other types of food by gradually adding in new ingredients they've not been accustomed to. But I think you really are a good cook since you're already eyeing someone to cook for. Don't worry... he'll be around sooner than you think. I wonder if we can share our recipes here. I'd sure like to have some links to new recipes I can try... Thanks for responding and hope we all continue to enjoy myLot.

I'm glad to know there are number of myLotters who share the same love for cooking. Sad to say, I do not have much time to practice this hobby because I'm working during weekdays and I work overtime on most days; although I still try to find time during weekends. Most of the time it's my husband who cooks -- can you believe that? But I take centerstage during the special occasions and, as I mentioned before, more often than not I get positive feedback from my kids (who, by the way, are not so "kids" anymore, more of adults, lol). I like patatim. I'm also fond of sweet foods and deserts... well, all of us in the family actually. But I'm jealous of my husband and kids because I'm the only one who gains the most weight because of these sweets that I make! (joke) Kidding aside, I also tried baking when we were in the province... well that was more than 6 years ago, and am sure I've forgotten most of the basics. But, come to think of it, I did a good job back then. I was able to bake not only a chocolate birthday cake for my youngest, but also eclairs, cookies, and some others which I can no longer recall... I'm sure you can do these too, just don't be afraid to try new things. Anyway, I'm really glad to be sharing here in myLot. Thanks for your response and i hope we can be friends for long...

Hi! I'd like to learn how to make Carrot pudding too. Can you send me the recipe for this? Thanks in advance...

Hi my friend, Carrot pudding is very easy and very delicious too. It's my pleasure to share a recipe with you. For that you need ingredients like 1 kg Carrots, 1 litre Milk, 1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds, 3/4 cup Water, 3 tablespoons Ghee/butter cream, 2 tablespoons Raisins, 2 tablespoons Almonds, 2 tablespoons Pistachios, 450 grams Sugar. Now wash and grate the carrots. Soak the raisins in water for 30 minutes. Blanch and shred the nuts. Put the water to boil, when it starts boiling add the grated carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes. After that add the milk. Cook on a low flame for 1 hour stirring occasionally. Add sugar, mix well and cook till the sugar has dissolved and all the milk has been absorbed. Add ghee and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the slightly crushed cardamoms and the raisins. Mix well. Then remove the carrot pudding from heat and arrange in a serving dish. Garnish with almonds and pistachios. Serve cold, hot or at room temperature. Hope you gonna prepare and enjoy!!