Fight your enemies with passion and laughter

Does this picture resonate with you? Seeing this pic just made my day. It's great to be able to laugh at oneself and not take cooking too seriously, or life, for that matter.

I've had my fair share of bad cooking days and it can upset me for weeks, super-analysing every step of where I went wrong. I've also had my culinary highs and it makes me so narcissistic. It's as if I can handle any problems that life throws my way when I can whip up something that I didn't think possible.

God wants us to savor life even with its ups and downs. He says He has overcome them. And I believe Him. No analysis, just a simple faith. Just believe.

Chopped!

Remember Chef Fighters? Well, I found out that Fighter No. 1 and all 80 kilogrammes of him got chopped. Yes, he has been fired (funny how these management terms have culinary roots). I was impressed with the decisive leadership and management style of the Sous Chef who made the call. I've seen enough uninspiring cases of low performing co-workers still lingering in the corporate office because it is easier for their managers to avoid having to make the tough decisions. It boils down (pun totally intended) to good management skills. I saw the effect on the team - morale seemed considerably higher. The crew cheerfully jumped in to take on the extra load. How's that for some decisive and inspiring leadership in the kitchen.