Wednesday May 18th, 2011
When I got to the kitchen at 8 today, I was surprised to hear that Nate wanted to talk to me. So he pulls me aside and tells me to make a soup for lunch today. In my head I was like, "Is he crazy?! I've never made soup before." Not to mention the fact that I was also freaking out just because I had to make something for the school based on my own decision. Luckily I found a recipe in my Chinese cookbook that I had with me. It was called, "Cantonese Egg Flower Soup". I knew this was a classic Chinese soup that many Chinese people and foreigners enjoy. I went about getting and preparing the ingredients which didn't take that long. After that I began making my first ever soup! Before I knew it, I had a pot of decent looking liquid. When I went to try some of the soup, I discovered it was really salty. I tried to mix it with more water but to no avail. The soup just wouldn't be any less salty. I asked Nate and Kevin to try some and they said it was fine. I reluctantly went along with their judgement. I mean, they do have many more years of cooking experience than I do.
As I watched people pile food onto their plate during lunch I saw a couple of people try my soup. I was pretty nervous as to what people would say. To my surprise and delight, everyone said they liked the soup. I was extremely relieved when I heard that. My first ever soup was a success!! Yes!!
After lunch it was the usual routine. Helped Nancy and Deb clean the outside then helped Steve do some work. This time it was putting two pans of chickens onto bigger sheet pans. I also learned some interesting terminology from Erin and Steve. Though I think it would be inappropriate to write it up so yeah.... I guess what happens in the kitchen stays in the kitchen.
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