Be Like Water
Cooking with Confidence (Even Without Fancy Skills)
In an interview I watched some days ago, Priyanka Chopra mentioned one of Bruce Lee’s famous quotes:
“Be like water.”
It stuck with her. And it stuck with me too.
Because water is fluid. It adapts. It flows. It takes the shape of any vessel it’s poured into. It’s not rigid. It blends in.
And funny enough, I believe cooking is the same.
Cooking Is a Flow
Whether you’re flipping eggs on medium heat or gently sliding your pan back and forth over the flame — there’s a rhythm.
A vibration.
A current.
An energy.
You don’t need all the gadgets. You don’t need 12 kitchen degrees.
You just need to align with the rhythm of your own kitchen.
And when you do, you’ll begin to flow.
Not because you’re perfect — but because you’re in tune.
❤️ The Kitchen Gives Back What You Give It
I love being in the kitchen. Not always cooking. Just being.
And I believe the kitchen loves me back for it.
It’s a relationship.
And like all relationships, it grows with presence and care.
So, if you’re wondering how to cook more confidently without needing all the skills — start here:
🌿 5 Ways to Get In Tune with Your Kitchen
1. Spend time in your kitchen — even when you’re not cooking
Sit there. Journal. Sip tea. Let it feel like home.
Care for your kitchen
Wipe the walls. Clean the blender. Arrange your utensils with love. It matters.
3. Smell your fruits. Hold your veggies. Touch your ingredients.
Cooking starts before the chopping board. Engage your senses.
4. Wear your best housewear while you cook
Dressing up, even slightly, sets a tone of celebration. You deserve it.
5. Play your favorite songs and sing along
Make it a vibe. Put on a YouTube recipe you love and cook along like a fun experiment.
Confidence in the Kitchen Comes from You
No, I’m not saying skills don’t matter.
Knife skills? Important.
Understanding heat levels? Very helpful.
But you don’t need to master it all before you start.
Start anyways.
Learn as you go.
Be like water. Flow.
Let your kitchen meet you where you are.
Because truly — when you align with the rhythm of your space,
Confidence follows naturally.
💌 Let’s Chat
Do you have a little kitchen ritual that makes you feel good while cooking?
Reply and tell me! Or share your own “be like water” moment in the comments 👇🏽
See you in your inbox again soon,
With flavour and flow,
Chef Menu
The Cooking Sage.