Do you ask yourself this question everyday?

When I started cooking, deciding what to make felt harder than avoiding a knife injury. At least I knew not to hold it like Kendall Jenner cutting a cucumber. But with so many possibilities to explore, I was stuck in a cycle of FOMO, collecting recipes and buying ingredients like a researcher chasing the next big insight. It felt exhilarating—until my fridge looked like a hoarder lived in it, a cluttered reminder that endless options don’t always lead to better results. And there, tucked in the back, were two cartons of eggs.

In literature, eggs symbolize birth, creation, potential. But beyond symbolism, they’re practical—an ingredient that adapts, enhances, and transforms. Looking at them, I wondered—what if the answer isn’t in searching for something new, but in reimagining what’s already there?

I made Chinese steamed egg—a dish I grew up eating but had long overlooked because of its simplicity. It only requires eggs, water, and salt. Yet as I watched it set into a silky, golden custard, I suddenly saw it differently. The best ideas aren’t always about invention—they’re about perspective. As much as I enjoy experimenting with the absurd or the unexpected, I still have a deep love for things rooted in a basic truth or promise. And that’s what I’ve been trying to make now, both in my kitchen and in my work.

In case you get hungry after reading—and need dinner inspiration: @everythingbut_cinnamon