hmm..

What is it that I should do?

It's interesting to see those struggling, when you're struggling too. It's kind of like putting yourself in someone else's shoe. It's great to know that others are also going through hard times, so it doesn't seem like you're the only one in the world. But because of the struggles on other people's minds, sometimes you just feel like you should take on their struggle and it's not time to tell them yours, they have enough on their plate. So when that's the case, what should you do?

Sigh..

Isn't this a little unfortunate? People look for comfort from others. We look for satisfaction, for affection, for approval, for sympathy. We see ourselves in the perspective of others. Hmm..

I have this friend, and she doesn't care at all of what others think. See, that's great because she's living by her own standards and is not swayed easily. However, because of her strong character, it renders others hard to understand her and get to her - and at times, some of the things she does is just not seen as friendly she may possibly want it to - or maybe she just doesn't care.

So then what is the balance?

Panna Cotta♡

"wait patiently, pray actively.."

Sometimes there are things that I don't even know if I should pray for..does that happen to others? Is it just due to my indecisiveness that I am resulting to not being able to make decisions? This is horrible...sigh* It's like there's something I don't know if I should pray for, so then I pray that I may be able to know whether or not I should pray for that something. So confusing..or maybe I'm just in the wrong direction..now that's scary...=T

To wait patiently, and pray actively may sound easy...but it's actually not really..well, for me. I can be discouraged easily, or just leave it aside, and then I'll remember, and feel like I've disappointed by not being consistent, and then..ya..it just goes on..I need to get out of this funk! Booooo~

I just need to keep focusing on God and God ALONE. .v. 加欣加油!!

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Anyhow, here's a dessert for those who are indecisive, because you can make as much as 20 different flavours and it's so much fun! kekekekeke~

Panna cotta~ yummmm!

(^means 'cooked cream' in Italian :) )

• 4 cups (1 liter) of heavy cream/half-half (if you want to cut down on the calories, which I very recommend to do so)
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract [or] 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 2 packets powdered gelatin (about 4 1/2 teaspoons)
• 6 tbsp (90ml) cold water

1. Heat cream and sugar in saucepan/microwave. Once the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
   (For vanilla bean, scrape the seeds from the bean into the cream and add the bean pod. Cover and let infuse for 30 minutes. Remove the bean, then rewarm the mixture before continuing.)
2. Lightly oil eight custard cups with neutral-taste oil. (Or any other type of containers, preferably ceramic or glass.)
3. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a medium-sized bowl and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Pour the very warm cream mixture into the prepared cups, then chill until firm. (around 2-4 hours.

If the panna cotta is chilled in individual custard cups, run a knife around it and unmold onto a plate, then garnish. If chilled in a larger container, just spoon a couple in each bowl, then drizzle sauce and garnish.

Tip: letting it chill in wine glasses and serving straight from it will make it nice and classy, and no unmolding necessary!

Sauces can range from fruity, to rich and creamy, homemade to store-bought.

I've tried raspberry coulis, peach&honey sauce, and blueberry coulis. I would have to say, my favourite is raspberry coulis because the tanginess of the fruit compliments the rich, smooth, creamy texture and taste of the panna cotta. I haven't tried the rich sauces yet because I'm afraid that rich on rich would be too heavy, but maybe I'll give it a chance...sometime. hehe

Raspberry Coulis:

• 300g frozen raspberries
• 2-3 tbsp icing sugar

1. Heat raspberries in a saucepan, using a spoon squeeze out as much juice as possible.
2. Turn off heat, then run it through a sieve, pressing and stirring it to get as much seedless sauce as possible.
3. While it's still warm, stir in icing sugar, then cover, and let chill in fridge. (30min-1 hour)
4. Drizzle coulis onto the panna cotta and garnish with whole berries/mint leaves.

Enjoy! :D

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