Chilli Prawn Linguine

One of the joys of being home alone is the freedom to use the kitchen. I came across the recipe for Chilli Prawn Linguine from a blog yesterday, and the blogger said that it was a simple and easy recipe. The only ingredients I had to get were the prawns, since I pretty had the basic ingredients at home already (linguine, parsely, chilli, garlic, olive oil).

Nonetheless, simplicity is more than meets the eye. It was indeed a simple recipe, but to achieve the best results was tougher than I thought. I cooked the pasta in two batches. The first for Sam, and the second for myself.

In my first attempt, I overcooked the garlic and chilli, and they ended up being burnt. I put too little pasta water, olive oil and salt, and the pasta ended up being rather dry and blend. Then in my second attempt, the garlic and chilli weren't burnt! However, I added too much olive oil and pasta water, so it became quite wet. The prawns were overcooked this time and they didn't look as good as they were in the first batch (could see from the colour)

Nonetheless, the prawns turned out to be really fresh and succulent. Sam commented that it almost tasted like prawn noodles. Well, I don't really know how it's supposed to taste.

Over all, I think this wasn't a good attempt :(

Prawns. My first time dealing with prawns! Got pricked countless times

Prawns waiting to be deveined.

The end product. Not presentable at all.

Awwwbandoned

crack the code

Unceasing

_nights of

__heaviness,

___afflicted with

____pain;

_____provoking a

______yearn.

feeling horrible

School is starting tomorrow. Holiday was great although much of it was spent on internship. I wanna go back to work.

I'm feeling extremely moody now. I was only but a little excited that school is starting, but now I'm feeling completely dreadful. There really isn't much to look forward to, is there?

Sigh sigh sigh...

Lord, help me

Living for Jesus, a life that is true,
Striving to please Him in all that I do;
Yielding allegiance, glad hearted and free,
This is the pathway of blessing for me.

O Jesus, Lord and Savior, I give myself to Thee,
For Thou, in Thy atonement, didst give Thyself for me.
I own no other Master, my heart shall be Thy throne.
My life I give, henceforth to live, O Christ, for Thee alone.

Living for Jesus Who died in my place,
Bearing on Calvary my sin and disgrace;
Such love constrains me to answer His call,
Follow His leading and give Him my all.

Living for Jesus, wherever I am,
Doing each duty in His holy Name;
Willing to suffer affliction and loss,
Deeming each trial a part of my cross.

Living for Jesus through earth’s little while,
My dearest treasure, the light of His smile;
Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem,
Bringing the weary to find rest in Him.

Vongole

Soaking in salt water to remove the sand and residue. These clams were cheap! 1kg = $3
Drowning in white wine and chicken stock

Ta-da!

I HAVE to blog about this because

1) It's my first time cooking my all-time favourite pasta, Vongole (note: i don't know what it means exactly, but it has something to do with clams)

2) It's quite a success (in my opinion). Spag was al dente, clams were not sandy, and it wasn't too spicy. However the taste of white wine was covered by chicken stock.

Thanks to D Monster for tips and instructions :-)

How Deep the Father's Love for Us

How deep the Father's love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
And make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory

Behold the man upon the cross
My sin upon His shoulder
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom