a widely applicable technique

i just realize knowing how to cook is always a good thing. you become more popular among friends too. ben 'hired' me to make his 麻婆豆腐 (ma-por-tofu) last min at his party. he got the 李锦记麻婆豆腐酱 (lee kum kei ma-por tofu sauce), which is next to the worst thing you can use (the worst is lee kum kei garlic - a 'pleasant' discovery from harold's kitchen). the sauce is artificially sweetened, probably for the american taste, and it simply loses the spicy kick. luckily enough he has some hot pepper flakes and 沙茶酱 (satay sauce) in his fridge, and that were the saviors to the dish.

anyway, i am really upset now that i am stuck in the lab while i could have gone killington. i swear this is the last time i skip skiing b/c of work for a class!@