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Code Kitchen - Where Emergency Room Skills Meet Culinary Thrills: BCT Series XI

Hello all,

Welcome back to the BCT Series, where life is an adventure, and the challenges are as diverse as the flavors in a well-cooked meal. In this edition, we delve into the world of "Code Kitchen," where my culinary journey evolved from disaster to delight, all thanks to a dash of homesickness and a sprinkle of Emergency Room (ED) magic.



 Kitchen Catastrophes to Culinary Triumphs:

Let's rewind the clock to a time when ordering takeout was my culinary specialty. I was a horrible cook, to put it mildly. However, fate took me to the UK, and homesickness became the unexpected sous chef in my kitchen. Yearning for the tastes of home, I decided to brave the world of pots, pans, and spices.

My culinary experiments began with ambitious attempts to mimic my mum's cooking. Spoiler alert: it didn't go well initially. Burnt offerings and unidentifiable concoctions became my signature dishes. But, as they say, necessity is the mother of invention, or in my case, the mother of not starving.



Cooking: The Ultimate Antidote to Homesickness:

Slowly but surely, the kitchen transformed from a daunting battleground to a therapeutic haven. With each stir and sizzle, I found a remedy for homesickness. Recreating the flavors of home became my way of reconnecting with my roots, and surprisingly, my taste buds started to agree.

Haleem and paya, once distant dreams, now grace my dinner table effortlessly. The aroma of spices and the bubbling symphony of flavors transport me back to the warmth of my mother's kitchen. It turns out, the secret ingredient to good cooking was a generous helping of nostalgia.

ED Doctor's Guide to Culinary Efficiency:



Now, here's where the ED doctor's personality comes into play. The same skills that help me navigate the chaos of the emergency room found a new home in my kitchen. Time is of the essence, and efficiency is the name of the game. Suddenly, I discovered the joy of cooking not just one but four different dishes in the time it used to take me to master one.

The ability to multitask, stay calm under pressure, and think on my feet - all crucial traits in the ED - translated surprisingly well to the world of cooking. It's like conducting a culinary symphony, where each dish has its own part to play, and I'm the maestro orchestrating the delicious ensemble.

Cooking four different dishes in one hour might sound like a recipe for chaos, but for me, it's the perfect antidote to culinary boredom. Gone are the days of monotonous meals; now, variety is the spice of my kitchen life. Both demand adaptability, quick thinking, and a touch of creativity. Who knew that the adrenaline rush of the emergency room could find its counterpart in the sizzle of a sauté pan?

 Life is an adventure, and sometimes, all you need is the right recipe to turn chaos into culinary bliss.

Cheers 

So far so much

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