I joined the army after becoming a chef, and the food evoked nostalgia for the chief

Ever since I put on this uniform, I have had two identities: one is a soldier and the other is a chef. Before I joined the army, I was a well-known cook in the town, and after joining the army, my craft became a must in the army. It's no secret that the chief loves to eat my cooking.

That day, the chief called me to the office and said straight to the point: "Xiao Chen, I heard that your specialty dish 'hometown braised pork' is authentic, and you will show your hand to everyone at tomorrow's dinner?" I replied immediately, "Guaranteed to complete the task!" ”

But just as the ingredients were being prepared, the conflict came. Li, the elder of the cooking squad, raised his nose and eyes at me, saying that the military camp pays attention to unified action, and my "specialization" will affect the collective morale. I explained, "The chief asks for food, and I can't disobey the order." Lao Li glared: "Then you go and ask the chief, whether he wants to be special, or you want to be special!" ”

I'm caught in the middle, torn between a rock and a hard place. At this time, my friend Xiao Zhang gave me an idea: "You go and tell the chief, and let the chief announce at the dinner party that your dish is to promote the culture of your hometown and enhance the sense of collective honor." Isn't that the end of it? ”

My eyes lit up, and I hurried to the chief. When the chief heard this, he laughed, patted me on the shoulder and said, "Good idea! That's it. ”

On the day of the dinner, I tried my best, and the "hometown braised pork" was made with good color, flavor and flavor. The chief raised his glass and said loudly: "Comrades, this dish is specially prepared for everyone by our Comrade Xiao Chen, and he wants to bring the delicious taste of his hometown to the army, so that we can feel the warmth of home and be proud of our hometown!" ”

Everyone applauded warmly, and Lao Li also came over with a wine glass and whispered: "Xiao Chen, I misunderstood you about today's incident, let's work together in the future to make every meal for our comrades-in-arms!" I smiled and clinked glasses with him: "Thank you, squad leader, let's work together!" ”

Since then, my specialty has become a signature in the army. Every holiday, I will change my tricks to cook hometown food for everyone, and my comrades-in-arms in the army are becoming more and more united. And the chief regarded me as his "little fellow" and chatted with me whenever he was free.

One day, the chief looked at me and said, "Xiao Chen, have you ever thought about teaching your cooking skills to more comrades-in-arms, so that more people can feel the taste of home?" My eyes widened: "Chief, what do you mean ......"

The chief nodded: "Yes, set up a cooking training class, with you as the bishop." This is a task and an honor, do you dare to take it? ”

Without hesitation, I replied, "Guaranteed to complete the task!" "The chief smiled, I smiled, I know, this is a new challenge, but also a new beginning. In this passionate barracks, I will continue to use food to arouse the nostalgia of my comrades-in-arms and warm the hearts of every soldier.

The establishment of the cooking training course made me feel an unprecedented responsibility. Every day, I not only have to prepare meals for the whole company, but also take time out to teach my comrades cooking skills. Although I am tired, I feel indescribable joy when I see them fall in love with cooking because of me.

One day, the chief came to me, frowned, and said, "Xiao Chen, recently I found that some comrades have a bad attitude when learning to cook, and some comrades even make the kitchen a miasma, which is not good. I immediately replied: "Chief, I will go and put discipline in order at once." ”

When I returned to the cooking class, I said to everyone solemnly: "Comrades, cooking is not only a skill, but also an art. We need to do it with our hearts, not as child's play. From today onwards, who dares not to take it seriously, don't blame me for being unkind! After hearing this, everyone silently lowered their heads.

After a period of rectification, the atmosphere of the cooking class has improved significantly. The comrades-in-arms began to study hard, and everyone wanted to make delicious meals for the company. At this time, the chief gave me another problem: "Xiao Chen, after a while, we are going to hold an all-army cooking competition, do you dare to participate on behalf of our company?" ”

My eyes widened and I hesitated: "Chief, although I have some confidence, but in the whole army competition, the masters are like clouds, and I ......"

The chief encouraged me and said, "Xiao Chen, you have to believe in yourself, and even more so in your comrades-in-arms. If you work hard, you will definitely achieve good results! ”

In order to prepare for the competition, I was busy with cooking classes during the day and studying recipes at night. My comrades-in-arms also gave me ideas and offered me various cooking tips. With the joint efforts of everyone, I finally decided on the dishes to be contested.

On the day of the competition, I stood nervously in front of the stove and silently thought to myself, "I must succeed." "The moment my dish came out of the pot, the judges' eyes widened and my comrades cheered. In the end, I won the first prize in the competition.

At the award ceremony, the chief personally presented me with an award, and he said with a smile: "Xiao Chen, you have won honor for our company, and you have made your comrades-in-arms feel the taste of home." You are our pride! ”

With tears in my eyes, I secretly resolved in my heart: In the days to come, I will continue to work hard to warm the hearts of every soldier with food, so that my comrades-in-arms can also taste the taste of home in the barracks. This is my mission, and it is also my eternal pursuit as a warrior and chef.

As the days went by, I became more and more comfortable working in the cooking class. The comrades-in-arms not only learned cooking skills, but also learned their attitude towards life. In the dead of night, I'll be alone researching new recipes, hoping to surprise everyone at the next dinner.

One day, the chief called me to his office and said mysteriously, "Xiao Chen, I have a special task for you. I immediately straightened up: "Chief, please instruct." ”

The chief smiled and said, "The superior leader is coming to inspect our company, and this reception task will be handed over to you." Not only to show your forte, but also to let the leaders feel the enthusiasm and unity of our company. ”

I felt that the burden on my shoulders was a little heavier, but my heart was full of excitement: "Chief, I will definitely go all out to ensure that the task is completed!" ”

In the next few days, I led my comrades in the cooking class to prepare carefully. We design innovative recipes, select the freshest ingredients, and strive for perfection in every detail. On the day of the inspection, the kitchen was filled with an enticing aroma, and the leaders tasted the dishes we had carefully prepared and were full of praise.

After the meal, the chief patted me on the shoulder and said, "Xiao Chen, you have done a good job, not only satisfying the leaders, but also winning glory for our company." "My heart warms up, and this recognition makes me happier than any award.

Soon after, the chief came up with a new idea: "Xiao Chen, do you think we can turn the cooking class into a platform for cultural exchange, so that the soldiers can learn about the culture of various places through food?" ”

My eyes lit up, and the idea was fantastic: "Chief, I completely agree!" We can regularly hold food and cultural exchange activities to allow comrades-in-arms to share the food of their hometown, which can not only enhance the understanding between comrades-in-arms, but also enrich everyone's spiritual life. ”

The chief nodded and smiled: "Okay, then it's decided." You are the person in charge of this activity, and I believe you can do a good job. ”

Since then, the cooking class has become a lively place. Every weekend, we host a gastronomic cultural exchange event. The comrades-in-arms took turns to show their specialties and tell the stories behind the food. Everyone sat around and tasted different flavors, laughter and conversation intertwined, and life in the barracks became more colorful.

In the process, I deeply experienced the power of food. It can not only fill the stomach, but also shorten the distance between people, conveying warmth and emotion. As a warrior, the spatula and ingredients in my hands are my tools to pass on my love. In this position, I will use all my enthusiasm and hard work to continue to cook more good memories for my comrades-in-arms.

As time went on, our gastronomic cultural exchange activities became more and more popular, and even comrades from other companies would come to join us for our weekend dinners. This not only made our event more lively, but also made me feel a sense of accomplishment that I never felt before.

One weekend, just as we were about to start a new round of food and cultural exchange activities, the chief suddenly walked into our cooking class with a stranger. He introduced to us: "This is Professor Li, he is a food expert, and he came to our company from the city this time to learn about our food culture. ”

I stepped forward, smiled and said, "Professor Li, welcome." The food and cultural exchange activities of our company are aimed at allowing comrades-in-arms to understand the culture of various places and enhance their understanding of each other through food. We hope you enjoy our cuisine. ”

Professor Li smiled and nodded, and then began to taste the food we had prepared. He nodded his head as he tasted it: "Your food is really good, it looks and smells good, and every dish has a story, which is very meaningful." ”

Hearing Professor Li's praise filled my heart with joy. I told Professor Li about the story behind each dish and why we held this event. After hearing this, Professor Li said with emotion: "Your activities are very meaningful, not only enriching the lives of your comrades-in-arms, but also making food a bridge to convey culture and emotions. I hope you will persevere and let more people know about your food culture. ”

With Professor Li's encouragement, we have made more efforts to organize food culture exchange activities. Not only did we cook our own food, but we also invited our comrades from other companies to participate in it. Each dish is integrated into our hometown and love for our comrades-in-arms, and each dish is our pursuit and yearning for a better life.

As time went on, our gastronomic cultural exchange activities became more and more popular, and even comrades from other companies would come to join us for our weekend dinners. This not only made our event more lively, but also made me feel a sense of accomplishment that I never felt before.

One day, the chief came to me and said, "Xiao Chen, you have done a very good job, and the food and cultural exchange activities have become a brand of our company." I have an idea, can we promote this event to the whole army, so that more comrades-in-arms can participate, share food together, and enhance friendship? ”

My eyes widened, and I couldn't believe it: "Chief, what do you mean ......"

The chief nodded: "Yes, we want to make food and cultural exchange activities a tradition of the whole army, so that every comrade-in-arms can find the taste of home here." ”

Hearing the Chief's words, my heart was filled with excitement and pride. I knew it was a new challenge and a new beginning. I am willing to accept this challenge and cook more food for my comrades-in-arms in the whole army, and convey more warmth and emotion. Because in this position, I am a soldier and a chef, and I am willing to use my hands to cook more good memories for my comrades.