I attempted to make another 3 dishes. I had to get the ingredients first and one of my greatest flaws in cooking is that I inaccurately measure the proportion of ingredients required in a dish. I had gone to NTUC to get some bacon and believe I annoyed the counter staff member. I first asked for 6 slices and reduced my request to 2 instead. This was fine but then I asked for another 6 slices after checking my other ingredients. I apologised at least twice after that. His face wasn't exactly that fine. *blush*
I tried to make French Toast but it didn't taste like it. So I was down by 1 dish. Thank goodness my other 2 dishes were good. Fruit Omelette is made with eggs, salt, pepper and water. Then the mixture is made into an omelette with a little butter. Just before serving, kiwi and grape slices are piled on one half of the omelette before flipping the other half over it. It was my first try. Bacon Wraps followed thereafter with minced prawn and golden mushrooms wrapped in streaky bacon slices. No oil and seasoning is needed since the bacon has fat and is salty. It was difficult to retain the prawn and mushrooms in the bacon even with toothpicks to secure it. Perhaps I had added too much.
I'm proud of my improved cooking performance. It was my first attempt at making an omelette and I succeeded. Also, I didn't burn the bacon. As long as I follow the recipe, I will be fine. Of course, I must constantly check the process whilst cooking as well. What I've to work on is my measurement of ingredients. The expiry dates of ingredients as well as the hygiene level employed while cooking are also essential. I had to throw away a piece of steak because it was supposed to have been consumed way earlier. Hygiene is something necessary especially when cooking for other people. You don't want them to get food poisoning from your cooking!
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