The Omnivores' Diary

My turbo broiler is not working as well as it should. So...Yes you read it correctly! I did grill chicken on top of the stove. On the gas range to be exact. I just placed a grill on top of the flame and voila! my improvised griller... It did come out well although it has been a bit on the burned side on some parts. Lesson learned- do not put the item on top of the grill too long. You have to check it from time to time because the fire here is constant compared to charcoal grills. I wish I had one of these at home. What do you think boys and girls? Nice to put in Santa's wish list don't you think? ;) But nevertheless, let's make-do with what we have and so far, my kitchen did not burn down or anything like that so thank God... Just remember three things here: make sure your item has really really nice flavor so all the effort and the risk (of burning down your kitchen) will be worth it!! haha (just joking) But seriously, three things to remember-

I used to be contented with my life. I don't have too much 'wants' because I feel that I have everything I have ever needed. But lately, I don't know why- I feel inferior, lacking or not good enough. Have you ever felt the same way too? I'm sure at one point in life, you did. I am writing this blog just to release this awful feeling in me. Sometimes... to be honest with you, I feel like I am becoming the jealous type of person- and I don't want that. So as a counter-measure let me count my blessings. And let's focus on that instead of focusing on what I am missing. I will enumerate my top 10 blessings. Things I am really really grateful for in this life. Please note that the ones enumerated below are arranged in no order of importance! 1. Thankful that I have work. I am earning, saving and with that I have the ability to buy things that I need and want. With that I also have the ability to help out others in a way that other people can't. 2. Th