Tay grew up working beside his father and brother in a kitchen. While his dad cooked, Tay would wash dishes and help
Instead of
Up till now, the restaurant
“First, I ran from it, and then it was a hobby, and then it just fell into place. When you’re really doing
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Students into the Kitchen
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3 . Advice for Cooking on a Tight Schedule
From my experience, there are three main reasons why people don’t cook more often: ability, money, and time.
Think ahead. I usually think cooking is a pain when I’m already hungry and there is nothing ready to eat. So think ahead of the coming week. When will you have time to cook? Do you have the right materials already?
Make your time worth it. When you do find time to cook a meal, make the most of it and save yourself time later on. Are you making one loaf of bread?
Hopefully that gives you a good start.
| A．Try new things. |
| B．Ability is easily improved. |
| C．Make three or four instead. |
| D．Understand your food better. |
| E．Cooking is a burden for many people. |
| F．Let cooking and living simply be a joy rather than a burden. |
| G．A little time planning ahead can save a lot of work later on. |
Fuchsia Dunlop from the UK likes to post her experiences of food from around the world on social media. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, cooking Chinese food
Having studied Chinese food culture for nearly 20 years, she regards Jiangnan
5 . If you’d like to learn how to bake bread, here’s a wonderful place to start. This easy white bread recipe bakes up deliciously golden brown.
Makes
● 2 loaves (16 slices each)
Ingredients
● 1 package (7g) active dry yeast
● 2-1/4 cups warm water
● 3 tablespoons sugar plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar
● 1 tablespoon salt
● 2 tablespoons canola oil
● 6-1/4 to 6-3/4 cups bread flour
Directions
● In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand until bubbles form on surface. Stir together 3 tablespoons sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Stir oil into yeast mixture, pour yeast mixture into flour mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft dough.
● Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
● Punch dough down. Turn into a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf. Place in two greased loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
● Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped or has reached an internal temperature of 200 degrees, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Kitchen Tips
● Be careful that your water isn’t too hot when proofing yeast.
● You can store homemade bread in a plastic bag or a bread box for maximum freshness.
Nutrition facts
1 slice: 102 calories, 1g fat, 0 cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate, 3g protein.
Reviews
☆ Helen
Mar 12, 2021
Fantastic recipe! I followed the directions, and it turned out perfect. Very good flavor and great for beginners. I really liked it and so did my friends.
☆ Mary
Mar 31, 2021
I was super excited to try this bread recipe, but the process was a bit frustrating. The end result was good though. It might be more helpful if it is made into a video.
1. How much sugar is dissolved with yeast?| A．Half of a teaspoon. | B．3 teaspoons. |
| C．Half of a tablespoon. | D．3 tablespoons. |
| A．It should be kneaded on a greased surface. |
| B．It takes 8-10 minutes to rise to double its size. |
| C．It needs to be put in a cool place to become softer. |
| D．It should be baked at 375 degrees for about half an hour. |
| A．It is not easy to follow. | B．It is great for beginners. |
| C．It is not as good as she expected. | D．It is the best recipe she has tried. |
1. Who did the speaker go on a cookery course with?
| A．Her cousin. | B．Her sister. | C．Her mother. |
| A．The one-day course. | B．The three-day course. | C．The one-week course. |
| A．The course was popular. |
| B．There were many teenagers. |
| C．Many teachers were there to help. |
| A．A restaurant. | B．A market. | C．A supermarket. |
7 . Porridge doesn't have a very tasty name, does it? It doesn't have a very tasty reputation, either. I'm here to try and convince you that porridge isn’t boring and tasteless, that it can be a delicious, convenient and very healthy way to start the day.
If you’ve never eaten it (although you probably have), porridge is a type of food served for breakfast. It is usually a type of grain, like rice or oat (燕麦), mixed with either milk or water, and often heated up. It is often thicker than liquid, but not solid and is very easy to digest, so it's a better option for people who are ill, and it provides long-lasting energy for the day.
Porridge preparation--the amount of ingredients (配料) and cooking time—depends on what you choose to use as your porridge base. If I'm cooking for myself, I put a very big handful of ‘rolled’ oats in a saucepan, add a little bit of water and about 200ml of milk, and let the mixture boil. I stir the porridge constantly, and it takes about five to ten minutes to cook.
Once it's cooked, the fun part is adding the flavors. Porridge alone doesn't have a very strong flavour. Although some people think this makes porridge boring, I think this is what makes porridge exciting! It is like a blank piece of paper—you can add almost anything you want to the porridge base. Greens, nuts and dried fruits are very healthy options to add and can give you energy for the day. But if you don't like these, or you're allergic, then honey and chocolate are also very tasty options. (Just don’t add to much!)
One of the best things about porridge? You can make it almost anywhere in the world. Either oats or rice or both are “staple foods (主食)” for many people across the world. You can usually buy big bags of either, then add local ingredients to make your porridge interesting—whatever is cheap and convenient to find, wherever you are. I am currently in Mexico, and I love to heat my oats up with milk, then mix in peanuts and pumpkin seeds and cacao nibs, and I put a layer of sugar over the top to make my porridge sweeter.
Porridge? Hopefully it sounds a lot tastier now!
1. According to the author, what is the best thing about porridge?| A．It provides long-lasting energy for the day. |
| B．It is cheap and convenient to make. |
| C．It's a better option for people. |
| D．It is never boring and tasteless. |
| A．To give brief introduction to various porridge. |
| B．To show how to prepare porridge for the patient. |
| C．To warn us not to have porridge for breakfast. |
| D．To introduce the benefits of porridge. |
| A．Porridge is often thicker, liquid and solid. |
| B．Porridge alone has a very strong flavor. |
| C．Porridge is to many people's liking. |
| D．Porridge is only served for breakfast. |
| A．Porridge with Sugar. | B．Porridge with oats. |
| C．Porridge with fruit. | D．Porridge with milk. |
8 . In this fast-paced life, it’s hard to find the time to cook. But cooking for other people can be fun and beneficial because it comes with some positive psychological benefits.
Performing an act for another human being, like cooking for them, is a form of selflessness. And it can make people feel happy and connected to others.
Cooking is a form of nurturing (养育).
When it comes to cooking, you are feeding someone, which is necessary for survival. Cooking for others is nurturing.
Cooking can create bonds.
If you’re cooking for someone, even if they’re not present during the act, it can absolutely bring a sense of closeness in that you re expressing your love and care for someone.
Not only does cooking for yourself help you eat more healthfully, but it also sends yourself a message that you are important. Cooking can also help raise your confidence.
Cooking is a practice of mindfulness.
Cooking can encourage us to really focus.
Cooking brings us together, and it continues to create communities - and with community comes feelings of connection and happiness. Now all you have to do is find the time to add cooking into your busy life.
| A．Cooking is a form of self-care |
| B．It is helping to keep them alive |
| C．Cooking for others is a selfless act |
| D．Cooking can strengthen your knowledge |
| E．It can provide a means for social acceptance |
| F．If you lose your focus, things can easily go wrong |
| G．Making connections is one of human’s basic needs |
9 . How to Make a Chinese Hot Pot
Eating a Chinese hot pot is a very common experience. People gather around the pot, dipping their food, waiting for it to cook, mixing their own seasonings (调味品) and enjoying each other's company.
Firstly, prepare a large pot of soup. There is no right or wrong way to prepare a soup, so feel free to make your own. A simple soup can be made by boiling water with the addition of meat bones or fish heads and a mixture of herbs, seasonings and vegetables.
Then, cut a variety of meats and fish into thin slices.
| A．Finally, arrange the seating reasonably |
| B．Now comes the turn to enjoy your hot pot |
| C．It will guarantee that the items will cook quickly and fully |
| D．Here are some easy steps to make a Chinese hot pot at home |
| E．For more variety, consider dumplings, rice cakes and tangyuan |
| F．Popular choices include: cabbage, pea leaves, winter melon and tomato |
| G．You can eat them easily |
10 . How to Make a Chinese Hot Pot
Eating a Chinese hot pot is a very common experience. People gather around the pot, dipping their food, waiting for it to cook, mixing their own seasonings (调味品) and enjoying each other's company.
Firstly, prepare a large pot of soup. There is no right or wrong way to prepare a soup, so feel free to make your own. A simple soup can be made by boiling water with the addition of meat bones or fish heads and a mixture of herbs, seasonings and vegetables.
Then, cut a variety of meats and fish into thin slices.
| A．Finally, arrange the seating reasonably |
| B．Now comes the turn to enjoy your hot pot |
| C．It will guarantee that the items will cook quickly and fully |
| D．Here are some easy steps to make a Chinese hot pot at home |
| E．For more variety, consider dumplings, rice cakes and tangyuan |
| F．Popular choices include: cabbage, pea leaves, winter melon and tomato |
| G．It usually lasts a couple of hours because you are cooking and eating in small parts |
