Difficutilties and gains in the cooking practice by Ning Fan

ningfan887 — 2025-02-24 14:54:27 UTC

I need to buy a lot of ingredients but I don’t have enough money.

ningfan887 — 2025-02-24 14:58:24 UTC

Some vegetables and meat look similar, but the quality is so different！

ningfan887 — 2025-02-24 14:59:36 UTC

When I started preparing for the New Year's Eve dinner, I faced a few challenges. First, I didn’t know which ingredients to buy or how much to get. My mom helped me make a list, but I still felt confused at the store. Also, cutting vegetables was harder than I thought—I was scared of hurting myself with the knife. Cooking the dish was tricky too because I didn’t know how long to cook it or when to add the spices.

ningfan887 — 2025-02-24 14:59:52 UTC

With my parents’ help, I solved most of the problems. My dad showed me how to hold the knife safely to cut vegetables, and my mom taught me how to measure ingredients properly. I also learned to taste the food while cooking to check if it needed more seasoning. By following their instructions and staying patient, I managed to cook a dish that everyone liked!

Tears Turned into Smiles

ningfan887 — 2025-02-24 15:00:31 UTC

At first, I felt frustrated when I couldn’t cut the vegetables evenly, and I almost cried when I accidentally added too much salt. But my parents encouraged me to keep trying. The best part was seeing my family enjoy the dish I made. Their smiles made me feel proud and happy. Cooking with my parents was fun, and I learned that making mistakes is okay as long as I don’t give up.

ningfan887 — 2025-02-24 15:00:48 UTC

I want to share how special it felt to cook with my family. It wasn’t just about making food—it was about spending time together and learning new things. I also realized that cooking takes practice, and I want to try making more dishes in the future. This experience made me appreciate how much effort goes into preparing meals, and I’m excited to help more in the kitchen!