Kit Yee Cheng 鄭潔儀’s Post

I've made over 40 batches of pickles in 2yrs And relearned 2 lessons on experimenting: 1. Document everything 2. Only change 1 variable at a time My wife and I love cooking. My wife and I love pickles. Ipso facto → we started making pickles. And we LOVED the process. We wrote everything down. We'd compare notes. We'd brainstorm ideas for the next batch. We couldn't wait to try out a new idea. The 1 thing we didn't do well? Only change 1 variable at a time. I should have known better. It's what I do for a living. Don't judge me. It became hard to compare pickles. We couldn't figure out what went wrong. But, the mistakes were still delicious! Eventually, we improved how we tested. And found our ideal recipe (in the PS). And dang are these pickles good. We haven't bought pickles since. What foods have you experimented with?! P.S. Here's our ingredient mix: — 2 cucumbers — 1 bunch of dill — 3 cloves of garlic — 1 heaping tablespoon of salt — 1 heaping teaspoon of black pepper — 1 heaping tablespoon pickling spices — 225 ml water to 250 ml white vinegar

CRANBERRY SAUCE & SENSUALITY! Watch the video for how sensuality is a superpower when it comes to healing our relationship with food. And, here's the recipe... This is my favorite cranberry sauce. I use it on EVERYTHING! I put it on top of a simple baked fish to give a zing, on my favorite granola with a little yogurt, or on a cheese platter as a peppy relish, or just by itself topped with pecans. I make it and eat it whenever I can get fresh cranberries. (And during cranberry season, I'll often freeze them so I can make my cranberry sauce off-season) Here's how I make it. 1 8oz bag of fresh cranberries 1 apple chopped 1 pear chopped 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup (to taste) Simmer until soft. That's it! If you make it, let me know how you like it and how you serve it :) #cranberrysauce #thanksgivingeating #thanksgiving #bodypeace #intuitiveeating #bodytrust #mindbodycoach #bodypeacecoach #sensuality #sensualeating

Sometimes you have to try something new… go with your gut. Trust your instincts. (And if it bombs, it doesn’t mean don’t trust yourself ~ it means you hone your knowledge for next time!) You probably know by now I bake one morning each weekend. This is my blueberry scone recipe, but it was a foggy crisp fall morning, and I am a pumpkin girl. So I modified it with pumpkin, spices, a little applesauce, and fresh cranberries. This experiment is a keeper! #boxilocks #weekendbakes #fromscratch #experiment #learnandgrow

You’re hungry, but you’re also an adult now. A hungry one who lives far away from their mother. You’re hungry, not just for food but for the sweet, fluffy, familiar taste of nostalgia: your mother’s signature banana bread. You can do this! You’ll make a loaf yourself because you’re an adult now. So you get up, scamper over to the kitchen in excitement and pick up a mixing bowl. 🥣 2 cups of flour 5 tsps of baking soda 1 tablespoon of yeast… Or was it 2 tablespoons of yeast. Is yeast even an ingredient in the recipe? 🤔 But what actually is the recipe? The realization hits you like a punch to the gut … You don’t know the recipe. All that’s in your bowl is a bunch of random ingredients, and with yeast in there, you sure as hell aren't making banana bread. The mixture in your bowl is what your social media looks like when you’re focused on the “What” and not the “How” To bake good banana bread, you need a recipe To succeed on social media, you need a strategy. Here’s how to create one…you’re welcome 😊 #socialmediamanagement #contentstrategy #contentmanager #socialstrategy

Random thought: What's the big idea? If you scroll through your LI page right now, you’ll see tips, tricks, hacks, shortcuts, and how-to’s for [insert field of interest here]… It's overwhelming. And it can be tempting to try every bit of advice. After all, who doesn’t want to improve? The only problem? It’s like watching multiple YouTube videos on how to prepare baked chicken. “Add garlic powder and onion powder first,” one chef says. “Start with fresh garlic and salt,” says another. How about we just make the chicken? Grab the general ingredients, season, and bake the damn chicken. Needs more salt? Add more next time. Taste, tweak, and repeat - but you have to start. #randomthought

What do selling and cooking have in common? We had waffles for breakfast this Sunday morning. I wasn't sure how they would turn out, as waffles are pancakes with abs. Just like my batter for pancakes, I make it the night before. I'll take the eggs out 30-60 minutes before, so they are room temp. Mix the dry ingredients—a quick zap with an electric mixer. Move on over and add the wet ingredients together. Mix those bad boys. I pour the wet ingredients over the dry and mix them, but I leave the mixture a little lumpy, like how Shock G likes his oatmeal. A little Humpty Dance? Then, let it rest for 30 minutes before refrigerating it. I take out the batter in the morning and mix it quickly. Just a quick little wake-up call. Then I let it sit for 30 minutes. Most of the family sleeps while the work gets done. This morning, Titan and I were in the kitchen. While I was getting the eggs and bacon ready, he was playing with Play-Doh. Now that you know what I do, you won't replicate it because you don't know how much flour, sugar, or butter goes into it. This is like telling someone to make a certain number of calls or emails in sales. It doesn't do much if you don't teach them how to do it. Everyone has a recipe, but how we do it can generate different results. Recipe in comments. Do you do something that gives you a little secret sauce? P.S. This was a chocolate chip waffle. #rileysreality

Mental Muse 03: The Muffin Story I frequent a bakery café every day for my sourdough toast breakfast and over time, I've become friends with the baker (I'll share his amazing story another time). He is fantastic with baking bread loaves like sourdough, soft rolls, baguettes etc. However he struggles with muffins be it chocolate, mango or blueberry. I felt bad seeing them sell gooey, sometimes undercooked, muffins. So one day, I offered to share my foolproof muffin recipe, which he could tweak according to the type of muffin he wanted to make. When we baked together, I understood why his muffins weren't successful, but I also learned something new from him - it's fun to break the rules sometimes. I am by no means an experienced baker, so I make sure to follow the recipe to a tee. If the recipe calls for 0.569g of salt, I measure exactly that, not 0.65g, to avoid wasting ingredients on a failed product. The recipe required creaming the butter with sugar and gradually incorporating the flour and then mashed bananas in the last step. He, however, added the mashed banana to the melted butter, sugar, and eggs, adding the flour last. Essentially, he charted his own course. Into the oven the muffins went, and honestly, when I saw this unique batter, I didn't know what to expect. With the muffins in the oven, I was anxious. I didn't want them to fail. But with a smile, he reassured me, "It's okay! We will learn from it!" Surprisingly, the muffins turned out PERFECT! When I asked the difference between his original recipe and mine, he said it was just the missing baking soda. This muffin-making adventure taught me some life lessons: 💡 It's okay to fail – we just need to learn from it. 💡 It's fun to break the rules occasionally! 💡 Everyone has their unique journey and way of doing things. Uniformity is not a prerequisite for success. 💡 Acknowledging your weaknesses can ironically be your greatest strength 💡 Any form of help can go a long way #MentalLessons #MentalMuse

Hey friends! Are you ready to elevate your next meal with a corn bread casserole recipe that will blow your mind? 🌽🍞 Cornbread is a staple, but when you transform it into a casserole, it becomes an unforgettable experience. This recipe combines the perfect blend of flavors and textures to create a dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. In this recipe, you'll find: - Simple ingredients and steps 🥄 - Optional add-ins for extra flavor 🌶️ - Pro tips for perfect results 👩🍳 - Serving suggestions and FAQs ✅ Imagine serving this alongside a comforting bowl of chili or your favorite stew. The flavors meld together, creating a harmonious balance that is simply irresistible. 😋 Ready to make this corn bread casserole a new family favorite? Check it out here: [Corn Bread Casserole Recipe That Will Blow Your Mind](https://lnkd.in/dHgHnwmQ) Give it a try and let me know how it turns out! What would you pair it with? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 👇✨ #CornBreadCasserole #ComfortFood #Recipe #FamilyFavorites #Yummy

Want a delicious and easy recipe to celebrate the Fall season? This caramel apple salad recipe is brought to you from one of our Technical Analysts, Josh Walters. Full recipe below! 🍎 Ingredients: 4 Cups - Granny Smith Apples ½ Cup - Sugar 8 Oz - Cushed Pineapple 1 Tbsp - Flour 2 Tbsp - Apple Cider Vinegar 1 Egg (Beaten) 8 Oz - Cool Whip 1 Cup - Crushed Peanuts Directions: 1. Drain the pineapple 2. In a small pot, combine sugar, pineapple, flour, egg, and apple cider vinegar 3. Cook on low, stirring frequently, until thick 4. Let this cool completely 5. Add Cool Whip, chopped apples, and peanuts 6. Mix thoroughly 7. Place in the refrigerator until ready to eat! #EmployeeRecipe #FallRecipe #AppleSalad

Did you know that ANY problem can be explained by 1 of 3 things? Let's talk about baking a cake. 🍰 1️⃣ The standard does not exist: Imagine baking without a recipe—we're winging it. Sometimes it turns out GREAT, but other times, disaster strikes. Ever had two people follow the same recipe and get completely different results? That's the chaos of no standard. 2️⃣ The standard is wrong: Picture this: the recipe calls for salt instead of sugar. TRAGIC. No wonder the cake doesn't come together—it's a recipe for disaster! It's not the baker's fault; blame the faulty standard. 3️⃣ The standard is not being followed: Grandma's recipe is a hit, but I decided to add extra vanilla and substitute oil with applesauce. The recipe exists, but my tweaks led to a different outcome. Sometimes, deviating from the standard can lead to unexpected results! How often do you think we blame PEOPLE for problems, when in reality, it's an issue with our standards? 🤔 Remember, whether it's in the kitchen or in business, getting the standards right makes all the difference in solving any problem! #problemsolving #executivecoach #operationalexcellence #lean #baking #standards