Keeping Watch

Just like kids (and adults with young hearts) all over the world, this little guy is passing some of the hot summer months playing with his squirt gun. My camera and I escaped being squirted, which we greatly appreciated.

I had to laugh at myself as my roommate and I were making a list of basic kitchen food necessities. For regular cooking, first I thought of oil. The next thing that came to mind was fish sauce. Fish sauce?!? Yes. fish sauce is definitely a necessity if we are going to be cooking Thai food. I've actually grown to appreciate it. When used correctly, it acts as salt and enhances flavor without adding a fishy taste.

Now we are ready to make some Thai food! Sitting on our counter we have oil, fish sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sour sauce (vinegar), black pepper, and sesame oil. The only thing we are missing is the rice cooker...coming soon, I hope!