Test run

I always wanted to create stuff. I use and create a lot of slides and worksheets. I thought I would share my creation here.  There is a little voice telling me "There are better creators than me." Then there is another voice telling me "Go ahead, you will get better." Before, I might have listened to the first voice, but I am learning to listen to the latter.  Here we go. We cook several times a semester. This is the first one that we made. I have read several recipes and adjusted the ingredients based on my students' allergies.  PS: I forgot to take a photo of our finished product. So, I used a photo from MySpiceTrunk.com.  Korean Pancake  
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I think I know.

     On Monday, I made Chicken Tikka Masala using the spices my friend gave me before she moved to another country. Unfortunately, I added too much chili powder, making it quite spicy. Nevertheless, it turned out delicious. 

    The other day, I visited a halal store and was thrilled to find large tortillas. I also bought frozen chapati but noticed that it contained a little bit of sugar. Next time, I will buy frozen naan instead. 

    Throughout the week, love was in the air, with chocolates everywhere. In previous years, I might have been tempted to buy some for myself and others. However, this year, I haven't felt inclined towards anything sugary. 

    As the weekend approached, I experienced some gas and was farting quite a bit (which was a bit embarrassing, but it's a normal occurrence). I had yakisoba, and I think that might have contributed to my discomfort. 

    Interestingly, I haven't had any cravings for anything this week. 

    I consumed more bread than usual, which I think contributed to me gaining back 1 kg that I lost last week. Thankfully, my BGL was normal when I measured it this morning. 




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