The Joy Of Cooking My Own Meals

You probably didn't know this:

I am a Foodie.

Yes! I love food and most especially; the ones made by me.

I wasn't always a foodie though. When I was very little, I bearly ate. I was always forced to eat as I didn't like eating at all. Even when I was a baby, I would be tied and held tight — literally forced to eat.

My later years(4 - 8) were better though, I was no longer being forced to eat anymore but I still wasn't a fan of food. I loved to play a lot and I could play video games the whole day without even bothering about food...

Feeding was just a basic necessity of life and that was it.

But all that changed from my teenage years.

I started to eat, and eat a lot. I loved food and still do up to this day. Food is like my drug at the moment. Even when I'm angry or sad — I turn to good meals for comfort.

Luckily I do not like or eat a lot of unhealthy meals like junk. I love properly cooked meals and most especially the ones I make myself.

I first learned how to cook when I was around 16 years old. I lived with my Anty and she was a really good cook. I spent most of the time assisting her in the kitchen and in no time I developed my cooking skill as well.

I wasn't necessarily sure I knew how to cook though. Yes, I knew the recipes but I had not practised or cooked a meal yet.

I did little things like boil rice and stuff but as for preparing a soup or an actual dish, I was yet to.

Then I got into the university and during my pre-degree program I lived with a cousin and that was when I started cooking for myself. I first started off buying food from restaurants but the cost was enormous and unsustainable so I decided to start cooking my meals.

The first set of meals — though not perfect, turned out great.

I made Jollof Rice

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My cousin couldn't stop hyping me up as he believed the meal was delicious.

Ever since then I have been doing a lot of cooking. In the start, it felt like a chore and wasn't worth it; especially because of the time and effort required.
But in time I realised:

It is definitely worth it!

Cooking your meals can be beneficial :

It helps ensure you're eating proper meals
It reduces the cost
You have the leisure of adjusting the recipe to suit whatever taste you crave
Most importantly, it is healthier.

Recently, I got hang out with friends so I decided to cook for them.

I made Rice and Stew with fried Chicken and sausages.
Here's a picture collage of the meal process:

Preparing the Chicken and sausage:

Preparing the stew-sauce with Pepper and tomatoes:

A Chef with wild-thoughts 😉 :

REVEAL:

Ingredients:

Chicken
Tomato Paste
Fresh pepper
Sausage
Rice
Seasoning Cubes
Prawns

THERE YOU HAVE IT!

I hope you enjoyed this blog, if you did my best guess is you love to make your meals as well!
Feel free to upvote and leave your thoughts in the comment.

And always remember to eat healthily!

Cheers,
𝕎𝕚𝕝𝕕𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕥𝕤

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