Ornella Davis
Apr 25, 2024

Hi Ali, I observed that being relaxed about cooking actually is linked to "successful" cooking. When I was unexperienced and stressed about cooking, what I cooked rarely turned out good, which would in turn demotivate me and make me think I just couldn't do it right. Then I started observing my mother-in-law, who kept saying "it's not complicated to cook" , who never measured anything, and whose dishes were always delicious. When I adopted her carefree attitude, I started getting better at cooking and also got appreciation.

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Ornella Davis
Ornella Davis

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Inspired by nature’s mirror and life experiences

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