joy of cooking

When the night came, there was a twittering sound in his ears, and the monster in the shadow began to move restlessly. Jason’s hungry stomach began to roar, and he couldn’t help swallowing saliva. Hunger is the best spur.

A family inclined to kindness and charity would grace the descendants. Thanks to one small act of kindness, by providence she comes across a grateful friend; Fortunate that her mother, has done an unperceived good deed…. Men should rescue the distressed and aid the poor… Who would have guessed that kindness in this world ultimately would be the road that one must choose, that proverbial fork in the road? Clouds of rain float on eastern winds as new vines start to blossom. Though drums of war roar too loudly and their brilliance has been lost, a green grass carpet greets the sun by the break of morning. Let us wait for the yellow leaves, a few gourds are harvested.

Lai Zhiyun had graduated from university, was not interested in romance, and only wanted to focus on her career. Yet her dad was particularly worried that she had limited experience and was susceptible to being obsessed with love. Therefore, he utilized his "financial power" to get her to go on arranged dates. Her dad said, "It's fine not to date, and it's fine not to marry and stay single forever," but you must get out and see the world. So as not to have too little experience and be easily carried away by love. Thus, the candidates for the arranged dates were very reliable, with high educational backgrounds, good family circumstances, as well as being tall, handsome, and having long legs. 【Highlight One:】 It's often said that the relationship between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is a major issue, Mother-in-laws aren't mothers, and it's okay just to keep up appearances and get along on the surface. Therefore, after getting married, Lai Zhiyun wanted to keep her distance from her mother-in-law, but the mother-in-law wanted to become her best friend. Before the marriage, the mother-in-law was a noblewoman of distinguished temperament, difficult to approach and aloof. But after the marriage, Lai Zhiyun realized that her mother-in-law was one of her online friends. And they both were fans of each other's careers. Because of this, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law was good, and the son became less important. Before the marriage, Zhou Liao was his mother's precious firstborn son, but after the marriage, the son wasn't as cherished as the daughter-in-law. ** Zhou Liao thought his understanding and reasonable mother would be his love bodyguard, but he never expected to have to guard against his own mother undermining him. 【PS: This story primarily offers a light-hearted healing experience; the heroine is sober-minded, the hero is a paragon of virtue, without deadbeat dads or problematic moms, with few extreme characters, and not melodramatic.】

"When I tell you that I love you, I don't say it out of habit. I say it to remind you that you're the best thing that has ever happened to me" --- She was forced to marry this strange man because of one night stand which changed her life completely. His family wanted from him a child, so they arranged a marriage for the both of them. Li xiao tried everything to get away from him, but he only told her that she will never leave unless she gave birth to his child. Unknowingly to her, this strange man is the richest man in G city. He was more handsome and compelling and his dignity made him more arrogant looking while she is just the heiress of the xiao family. He had an impeccable reputation. All the women in the world would scream desperately when they saw him, but she didn't. Jingyi Wang cared and treated her like a Queen. He made her the envy of all the women, but there was one problem- she never loved him because her heart belongs to only one person. But this jingyi was just too sweet to her. He used his possessive love and supreme power lure her heart step by step. --- "Si... Sir... Young master Wang, please, I can't give birth to your child. There are other women in the city. I don't think I fit your status" li xiao said and lowered her head. Jingyi put his bony fingers under her chin and lifted her delicate face. He gazed into his eyes and said, "I want only you to give birth to my child" Follow me on Instagram- author_toriatim Read my other books; The Deity In Her Heart Trapped By My Arrogant Lover Note: This is an ordinary story by me (Toriatim) and not a translation. The cover is not mine. Credit to the owner. Join my discord server: https://discord.gg/RvPutEhc

On the Star Network there is a gourmet food broadcast, where all you can see are a pair of hands. However each dish that this broadcast comes out with is earthshakingly delicious. What’s more, the broadcast anchor’s voice is simply perfect! With the broadcast’s rising popularity, several food programs extended him an olive branch. When the anchor appeared on screen, as they suspected, he is handsome enough to incur the wrath of both men and gods! The fans l**ked their screens with increasing frenzy, but after licking a while, they discovered… Fans:…Wait a minute, isn’t this our fatally-ill idol who hasn’t long to live? Small Gong: Take these damned nutrient solutions and throw them away! And get me that broadcast anchor!

Emery Fenon had been interested in cooking for as long as he could remember. Everything was going well and he was on his way to owning his own restaurant just when the Apocalypse hit. The Blightcaller altered the entire world, changing and mutating the beasts and giving humans access to abilities and strange powers. Continents sunk to the sea and new lands replaced them. Emery was a powerless bum on death's doorstep when he was given a second chance. [Ding!] [User has satisfied the Monarch of Growth. Criteria achieved] [Doomsday Chef System activated] ... Author's Note: Join my discord server for more interactive conversations, questions and so on: https://discord.gg/BCnvk9hkqP

Rosita and Clifford have been married for 3years now without kids. Rosita faced a lot of pressure and mockery from Clifford 's mother. Just when all hope was lost, luck smiled on them. Rosita got pregnant and gave birth to a bouncing baby girl and named her Riley. They lived happily and were satisfied with their lives but just when they thought their happiness has been fulfilled, a cunning woman named Nichole came into their lives planning evil plots against them. Will Rosita's happiness really be fulfilled? What will happen to their family? Find out more in "A Mother's Joy" Disclaimer: Picture not mine. Credits to the owner. Follow me on IG@Henrietta_Otu

Buckle Up for Culinary Chaos: The Culinary Calamity Cooks Up an Epic Adventure! Imagine a world where food isn't just sustenance, it's a symphony of magic! Enter Finn, a young chef whose culinary creations have a tendency to explode (literally). When his chaotic magic attracts the attention of a mismatched crew – Amara, the stoic sorceress with a talent for teleportation; Gorgon, the stoic stone giant with a petrifying gaze; and Reggie,the teleporting prankster with an insatiable appetite – The Culinary Calamity is born! Their quest? To unlock the secrets of legendary ingredients scattered across floating islands. From the Isle of Whispering Winds with its sentient wheat that sings ancient recipes, to the Cloud Kingdom where sky pirates rain marmalade (don't ask!), The Culinary Calamity faces hilarious culinary mishaps and mouthwatering challenges. But beware, The Bland Banqueters, a rival guild wielding the power of bland, mass-produced food, will stop at nothing to steal their secrets and control the culinary world! The Culinary Calamity: Cooking Up Chaos is a 1000+ chapter epic that blends fantastical culinary creations with laugh-out-loud moments, thrilling adventures, and a dash of heartwarming friendship. Buckle up, foodies! This is a journey where every dish is an adventure, and every bite is a spellbinding surprise. Will Finn master his chaotic magic and unlock the true potential of delicious, chaotic cooking? The answer lies in the tastiest, most unpredictable adventure ever served!

30-year-old Jo Minjoon has always wanted to become a chef. He started his culinary career late in life, however, and is currently chopping onions at a restaurant. Regretting his life choices, he wishes he could go back to change it all and falls asleep. Meanwhile, someone out there is willing to give him another chance and send him back in time. How will he use the new powers he obtained from this mysterious being?

Main character Hyun-ki Quote "A Man Can Be Destroyed But Not Being Defeated" Hyun-ki is a high school student who appears nerdy and studious, but in reality, he is someone to be feared. Even the school's higher-ups are afraid of him because he is obsessed with controlling people's lives. He manipulates people's minds with tricks, but everything changes when a transfer student named Mi-cha arrives at the school. Hyun-ki becomes close to her and her new friend Hyun-ae, who has a past with Hyun-ki's best friend Mun-hee. The four friends go to university together, and their lives become messy due to Hyun-ki's manipulations. However, something unexpected happens that even Hyun-ki didn't plan for. Now he must figure out how to fix the situation. Will he change his plans or find a new way to manipulate the situation?