No-Oven

A few years ago, I stood in a kitchen that barely deserved to be called one. There was no oven. No microwave. No blender. No food processor. Not even matching utensils. Just a small burner, a basic pan, one knife that wasn’t very sharp, and a cutting board that had clearly lived a long, difficult … Read more

I still remember the first time I tried to cook something “proper” in my tiny rented room. I had ingredients ready, a recipe open on my phone, and confidence — until step three. “Blend until smooth.” I looked around. No blender. Next instruction: “Mix until fluffy.” No mixer either. I tried stirring with a spoon. … Read more