Letters to Prague

Hi, how have you been? Did you miss me? I doubt you ever did. I've been alright, sitting here at this very desk watching the world move about from this very screen and I wonder how you're doing on the other side.

I've got nothing much to tell that I haven't told you already. Something happened, not so long ago and it got me worried everytime I think about it but I'm trying my best to stay calm, by distracting myself with other happy things. I pray that it will not continue further and will stay just that.

I had one of the best iftars in a very long time, with 11 loved ones last week. I had a lovely time and I hope you did too.

Oh, did I tell you that I finally bought Jamie Oliver's cookbook as well as Nigella's? Yes, indeed I have, along with two journals. Fantastic, all skulls and crossbones and everything. Unfortunately, I haven't the time to fill the pages as I've been busy with school and other activities and well, the words just won't come.

I cannot wait for Eid so that we can all feast on Mama's glorious cooking - ketupat palas, kari daging, nasi impit, kuah kacang, sambal sotong, kuah lodeh, laksa and of course 'em chocolate chip cookies and pineapple tarts. Ooh just the thought of it makes me drool.

By then, I'll be able to cook some food myself. I can't wait. I was thinking, dory baked fish topped with cherry tomatoes, mozarella and parmesan served with sauteed potatoes and rocket salad, just like the ones they serve at The Apartment :D And yesterday, I tried Chef John's (from Foodwishes) Summer Scrambled Eggs Recipe for break fast and it was scrumptious! I did however, replaced the fetta with Bega's Smokey BBQ sliced cheese as we didn't have any fetta. I might just resort to this from now on, a change from the usual plain American scrambled eggs. Major love! I even made it for sahur earlier today hah ha! You should definitely give it a try :)

In case you didn't know, I have recently discovered my love for cooking. First it's food, now cooking. I get all psyched everytime I talk about food and cooking stuff, hence the purchase of the two cookbooks. I would like to get started soon and boy I sure will. It's so much nicer and fun (funner?) when you get to fix these things yourself.

Anyway, I have to run now. I've got some chopping to do, of almonds and walnuts. It's been nice writing to you, whoever you may be, thank you for reading.

I'll talk to you soon, I hope (& I definitely will not wait for you to call me). Oh, did I mention that I miss you? Probably did. Anyways..

Till then.


Love,
me.