Cooking.
An art form that tastes good too.
Creativity, research, trial-and-error, friends, & learning new things.
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I love cooking.
I love finding new ways to make things I thought were impossible.
Starting with rice…
I feel so accomplished that I know how to cook rice (not instant!).
And before Cambodia…
Bread & vanilla pudding.
Today I made watermelon jam, a recipe from Lesotho.
I feel so accomplished and proud.
Maybe like a runner’s high, but more calories! : )
And last night I experimented with making a hearty Spicy-Thai Pumpkin Soup.
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Jam and chutney.
Pureeing pumpkin.
Bagels.
Maple syrup.
RICE!
Crushed pepper.
Yogurt.
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And then the office lessons from Rathana (and others who chime in with their two cents!).
Sweet and Sour Fried Fish.
Vietnamese Sour Soup.
& Beef Lok Lak (thanks Sokleak!).
“Tryee Jieun Seeung”
“Somla Saiko”
Red and green curries!
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How to slice a pineapple fancy.
And when to use dicing, wedges, and strips of vegetables.
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Something about making things with your hands. And then being able to share with others.
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Sometimes I am scared that others will not like my food, still growing!
And trying to learn foods that other like, not only me. : )
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My steps to cooking:
Researching online, in cookbooks at friend’s houses, and asking lots of questions.
Going to the market (my favorite part!): building relationships & a game to see how cheap the meal will be.
Cooking, experimenting, guessing (and hoping).
Eating with friends!!







My mommy sent me Christmas cookies! She filled a snowman tin with stacks of ginger cookies (our family’s traditional cookie!)- rolled in green and red sprinkles! 












