Just like enjoying nature, I have been enjoying gardening and cooking since I can remember.
In the past posts, I have been showing different kinds of gardening and cooking techniques which I have learned or discovered by myself. In this post, I would like to touch upon why I have enjoyed them so much.
They Are Life
There are obvious reasons such as being self-sufficient, being more sustainable, eating healthy, saving money, etc. However, the most important reason for me is gardening and cooking bring joy to my heart. A joy to witness God's creation, the life itself, at work.
It amazes me to witness one seed sprout into a plant, grow bigger, put on flowers, bear fruits, and produce many seeds at the end. "But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold." Matthew 13:8
At the microbial level, reproduction rate is even more amazing. They are small yet replicate themselves super fast! I have worked with both cultured and wild yeast for making bread, beneficial bacteria for make fermented food, Keifer water, and Kombucha tea. Given the right environment, these little creatures surely work hard day and night! I am very pleased that even when I am sleeping, they don't mind keep working until the job is done. ;)
Cooking is Both a Science and an Art
It's physics/chemistry at work from the surface - combinations of ingredients, temperatures, time, how fast temperature changes, heat source, how much heat contact, etc. But it's an artist hand and a loving heart that make the food superb! No wonder mom's cooking is always the best and the most comforting. <3
I hope I have encouraged you to do more gardening and cooking. Thank you for stopping by today, my friend!
From my heart to your heart. <3