"妈妈，谢谢你煮给我们吃! Mama, thank you for cooking for us." I guess hearing that makes everything worthwhile.
I must admit, I don't like to cook, I am not a good chef, I don't like to search for new recipes because the list of ingredients usually intimidates me, I don't like the washing and cleaning part that comes after every meal, I take shortcuts whenever I can, and I am happy to keep things as simple as can be.
That said, from someone who can only cook instant noodles before becoming a mum, I can at least now comfortably whip up 三菜一汤 for the kids and have been doing so for over a decade. It doesn't matter to them that I am always repeating the same old dishes, that our homecooked meals are nowhere near restaurant or even kopitiam standard, that my presentation can be way ugly and not fanciful at all.
What they do see is a mum who tries her best day after day to serve food on the table, who makes sure they are well-fed and eat balanced meals, who adds in the one ingredient that they cannot find elsewhere - love ❤.
I usually only share our homecooked meals in my stories because they look so unflattering and straightforward, haha, but I recently realised many of you are just like me too, trying our best to cook for our kids even if we can't do it well. So starting this year, I will compile them under my IG highlights 'Cooking' so you can be reminded that you are not alone and we can share our experiences anytime.
I remember how my mum's cooking was simple too but I loved it nonetheless. It made up a fond part of my childhood and I am grateful for the time and effort she took to whip up those meals. Now, I know my kids feel thankful for everything and appreciate what I do too. These are not just meals, but also precious memories, that we are creating for our kids.
P.S. It is okay to eat out or order takeaways on some days too, take a well-deserved break and don't guilt-trip yourself over it. 😄
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