Food: Taking the twins to kindergarten to be chefs

Soon after……

A rich aroma of taro paste quietly escaped from the tiny cracks in the oven, gently permeating the entire kitchen space, and then playfully passed through the door and the gap, gently brushing every inch of the restaurant.

"Daddy, it smells so good..."

Qingqing and Weiwei had just finished enjoying the delicious egg dumplings and the steaming century egg and lean meat porridge when their little noses involuntarily followed the tempting aroma. They slid down from the dining chairs flexibly, stepped briskly towards the kitchen with their little feet, pushed open the kitchen door, and ran towards the oven.

Fortunately, they remembered their father's advice: the temperature of the oven is extremely high when it is working, and children must keep a certain distance, let alone touch it.

So...

About half a meter away from the oven, they both stopped in tacit understanding and consciously hid their hands behind their backs.

How well behaved!
When Huang Jun, wearing cotton gloves, carefully took out the plate of taro and chrysanthemum crisps from the oven, a richer aroma immediately wafted to their noses, making Qingqing and Weiwei swallow their saliva uncontrollably.

It is not difficult to imagine that this tempting fragrance overflows from the doors and windows and drifts away with the breeze, which will probably make the surrounding neighbors envious and greedy.

This plate of freshly baked taro and chrysanthemum crisps is not only fragrant, but the dough also has a special purple color due to the addition of purple sweet potato flour. The petals are distinct and particularly attractive.

The golden egg liquid smeared in the middle and the white sesame seeds dotted in are like the finishing touches, making this dessert look like a bunch of delicate blooming chrysanthemums.

Beautiful!

Pleasant!
Seeing the anxious looks in Qingqing and Weiwei's eyes, Huang Jun smiled and picked up two pieces of taro paste and chrysanthemum crisps. He blew away the heat on them until they were no longer hot, then handed them to them, gently reminding them, "Be careful, it's hot..."

"Uh-huh!"

The two little guys nodded excitedly, took the pastries, and immediately puffed up their mouths, making a "whoosh whoosh" sound of blowing.

Huang Jun also picked up a piece and tasted it carefully.

The crust of the taro and chrysanthemum pastry is crispy and tempting, cleverly blending the elegant aroma of purple sweet potato, which is intertwined with the fragrance of taro flowing in the surrounding air, interweaving a prelude to taste.

When you take a bite, you can clearly hear the pleasant sound of the puff pastry gently breaking in your mouth.

As the surrounding skin broke, the taro paste inside was slowly released. Its density and sweetness slid across the tip of the tongue as smoothly as silk, bringing a gentle touch, carrying a hint of milky aroma and the unique mellow flavor of taro. It was not overly sweet, and just satisfied his yearning for sweetness.

When the tip of your tongue inadvertently touches the white sesame seeds dotted on the taro paste, a fresh, elegant aroma with a hint of burnt fragrance instantly spreads, adding a finishing touch to the taste experience of this taro and chrysanthemum pastry, making the whole dessert even more perfect.

In short, after eating it, the aroma of crispy skin mixed with the aroma of taro paste and sesame fills your lips and teeth...

Can't go away for a long time...

"Dad, this taro paste and chrysanthemum crispy is so delicious~"

Weiwei's little face was covered with pancake crumbs from eating so much, and her eyes were curved into crescent shapes from enjoying the delicious food. Before she finished speaking, she couldn't wait to take another big bite, and her cheeks were stuffed so hard that they were bulging like a greedy little squirrel.

"Mmmmm, it's really delicious!"

Qingqing's little head nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice, and then took big bites, filling its mouth full, just like a cute little hamster hoarding food.

Seeing them chewing greedily with their slightly bulging bellies, people couldn't help but worry. If they swallowed the whole piece of taro paste and chrysanthemum crisps, their stomachs would be overwhelmed. Huang Jun gently reminded them, "Qingqing, Weiwei, after you finish this piece, let's stop eating here, otherwise your stomachs will protest and make you uncomfortable."

They still wanted to continue eating, but their strength didn't allow it...

The stomach has already sent out a signal of fullness and it is difficult to accommodate more food.

Although he was unwilling, he had no choice but to nod and agree: "I know, Dad..."

At this moment...

Perhaps they smelled the fragrance of snacks, Orange and its group of kittens sneaked in quietly from outside the door. They curled up at the feet of Qingqing and Weiwei, and each looked up at Qingqing and Weiwei who were "eating big meals", with their cat eyes sparkling - I just watched, I didn't say anything.

Huang Jun quickly noticed this, smiled and shook his head, and said to the Orange family: "Orange, you know that sweets are not good for you, so don't bring meat buns and pumpkin pie to join in the fun. Go back to your nest, we will be leaving soon."

After saying this, he turned to Qingqing and Weiwei and warned them solemnly: "Qingqing, Weiwei, remember, you must never feed them secretly!"

“Oh, I know it’s spicy…”

Although Qingqing and Weiwei felt reluctant, they still nodded obediently and looked helplessly at the Orange family who were looking at them expectantly.

The three members of the Orange family seemed to understand their eyes and instantly wilted and became listless like eggplants hit by frost.

Weiwei saw this and couldn't help feeling sad.

She glanced at Huang Jun beside her quickly and saw that he was concentrating on checking the condition in the oven and didn't notice her, so she quietly broke off a small piece of the taro and chrysanthemum crisps in her hand and gently threw it towards the oranges.

Dad did warn Vivi not to feed Orange secretly, but seeing how pitiful the Orange family looked, especially the little Pumpkin Pie who was almost drooling with greed, how could Vivi be so cruel as to ignore them?

Orange had quick eyes and a quick mouth. He grabbed the piece of taro and chrysanthemum crisp that fell from the sky in one bite, feeling very happy.

Seeing this, Meat Bun and Pumpkin Cake hurried forward, but were a step too late. They could only watch the tempting delicacy fall into the mother's mouth, and made a series of slightly complaining "meow" sounds to show their protest.

These cries of protest made Orange suddenly realize that she was already a mother cat, so how could she snatch food from her children?
The children should enjoy it first!
But the fragrance was so tempting that I couldn't resist it for a moment...

A trace of guilt and self-blame flashed through Orange's heart, but at the same time he was also very satisfied.

If it could do it again, it would still choose this way...

Huang Jun, who was observing the oven at the side, also sensed a hint of something unusual. He turned his head in confusion and looked at the Orange family, then his eyes wandered between Qingqing and Weiwei.

Qingqing, who was originally planning to follow her sister's example and break off a piece of the taro and chrysanthemum crisps in her hand for Roubaozi to enjoy, suddenly froze in mid-air, and then she hurriedly put the snack into her own mouth, trying to hide her inner panic and embarrassment.

Weiwei, on the other hand, lowered her head guiltily, eating the remaining taro and chrysanthemum crisps in her hand in small bites, her heart beating like a deer.

It would be terrible if my dad found out!

You can't avoid being lectured!

However, Huang Jun did not find anything wrong. He smiled and said to Qingqing and Weiwei: "Look at the two of you. Your mouths are full of crispy crumbs. You are just like two greedy cats."

As he spoke, he gently pulled out two paper towels from the stove and gently handed them to Qingqing and Weiwei.

"Well……"

Qingqing and Weiwei responded vaguely, reached out to take the tissues, and wiped the corners of their mouths carefully.

As they moved gently, some crispy crumbs floated lightly on their clothes and pants like snowflakes.

Seeing this, they quickly reached out and patted them gently, trying to shake off the crispy crumbs from their clothes.

Finally, the puff pastry crumbs fell to the ground.

When the Orange family saw the crispy crumbs on the ground, their eyes lit up instantly, as if they had discovered a new world. They rushed forward, licked it carefully with their wet little tongues, and enjoyed this unexpected delicacy.

Huang Jun looked at this scene and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Seeing that the oranges were about to lick up all the crispy crumbs on the ground, he shook his head helplessly, and while gently scolding them, he drove them out of the kitchen, and then immediately closed the sliding door.

Then, he carefully packed the freshly-baked, fragrant taro and chrysanthemum cakes one by one, and tidied the kitchen and dining table to be spotless and tidy.

After everything was done, he took Qingqing and Weiwei into the bathroom and washed their faces and hands with warm water to make them feel comfortable while also allowing them to be in the best spirits to welcome Liu Ruihan and his family.

After returning to the living room, Huang Jun sat on the sofa, carefully checking the suitcase he was about to take, playing with Qingqing and Weiwei, and waiting for the guests to arrive.

"Dad, when are we going to the resort?" Qingqing couldn't help but look up and ask while playing with her toys.

Weiwei followed up by asking: "Yes, Dad, why hasn't Uncle Liu come to pick us up yet? They wouldn't have forgotten our agreement, right? Well, that's not right, even if Uncle Liu forgot, Hanhan would definitely not forget us..."

Just as Huang Jun was about to answer, the phone rang.

He quickly took out his cell phone and saw that it was Liu Shiwei calling.

He swiped the screen with his fingertips and picked up the phone. Liu Shiwei's familiar and enthusiastic voice came to his ears: "Brother Huang, I'm already at the gate of your community. Are you ready?"

"Oh, Brother Liu, have you arrived yet? I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting for so long."

Huang Jun stood up and straightened his clothes while speaking: "We will be down soon, please wait a moment."

After hanging up the phone, Huang Jun turned to Qingqing and Weiwei and said, "My dears, Uncle Liu has arrived. Let's pack up and get ready to go."

“Yeah, that’s great!”

"Yeah! That's great!"

Upon hearing this, Qingqing and Weiwei were immediately overjoyed and jumped up happily, eager to share this joy with their "little friends": "Meat buns, pumpkin pie, we are going to the resort to play, are you happy...?" Huang Jun had asked Liu Shiwei a few days ago. The resort allowed tourists to bring pets, so he planned to bring Orange and his family over as well to avoid having to trouble others to take care of them.

At this moment, he was carrying a backpack on his shoulder, a cat cage in his hand, and dragging a suitcase. Beside him were Qingqing and Weiwei, who were carrying mini backpacks and had excited faces. They walked briskly towards the elevator, touched the button lightly, and waited for the elevator to arrive.

In a moment, the elevator door opened slowly, and Huang Jun and his party walked in with great anticipation.

Inside the elevator, Qingqing and Weiwei were chattering away, excitedly discussing the upcoming resort trip.

Soon, the elevator reached the ground floor.

Huang Jun took the children out of the elevator and walked quickly towards the entrance of the community.

From afar, Liu Shiwei's familiar car was quietly waiting on the roadside, and the driver Gu Yejun was waiting on the side.

Seeing the family of three slowly approaching, Gu Yejun quickly stepped forward and politely took the suitcase and cat cage from Huang Jun's hands.

"Thank you!"

Huang Jun expresses his sincere thanks.

At the same time, Liu Ruihan in the car couldn't wait to call Qingqing and Weiwei: "Qingqing, Weiwei, get in the car quickly..."

"Hanhan..."

Qingqing and Weiwei ran up with their schoolbags on their backs, smiling, to say hello. When they saw Liu Shiwei and his wife, they called out sweetly, "Uncle Liu, Aunt Wen..."

"Hey!"

Wen Xue Qian responded gently, then stretched out her arms, first took the lively and lovely Wei Wei into her arms, carefully carried her into the car, then turned around and picked up Qing Qing steadily, and gently placed her on the seat next to her.

As soon as Qingqing's little butt touched the soft cushion, she turned her head impatiently and called out in a childish voice: "Daddy, come quickly..."

"Yeah, Dad, come up soon..."

As soon as Weiwei sat down, she stretched her neck and urged anxiously.

Looking at the two little guys who were afraid that they would be left behind, Huang Jun followed with a smile after Gu Yejun properly placed the suitcase and cat bed, and sat in the spacious carriage.

Today, Liu Shiwei's car has been replaced with a seven-seater with extremely spacious interior space, making the travel of the two families more comfortable and pleasant.

As soon as Huang Jun sat down, Gu Yejun followed closely and sat in the passenger seat. After asking a few brief questions, he started the car steadily and drove away.

"Qingqing, Weiwei, have you had breakfast?"

After Liu Ruihan finished speaking, Qingqing and Weiwei said in unison: "We ate it. Daddy cooked egg dumplings and preserved egg and lean meat porridge. They are delicious..."

The two little guys seemed particularly excited to be able to go out and play with their good friends, and their words were filled with endless joy and anticipation.

"Wow, egg dumplings... I love egg dumplings the most." Liu Ruihan's eyes lit up immediately when he heard it.

Huang Jun saw her greedy look and said with a loving smile: "Hanhan, if you want to eat egg dumplings, Gan Baba will make them for you next time. I guarantee that you won't be able to stop eating them!"

A sweet smile immediately broke out on Liu Ruihan's face: "Thank you, Daddy, you are the best~"

Liu Shiwei saw this and couldn't help feeling a little jealous.

"Oh, by the way, Hanhan..."

Huang Jun suddenly remembered and said with a smile: "Dan Baba also specially made some taro paste and chrysanthemum crisps. Do you want to try it now?"

Liu Ruihan's eyes immediately sparkled like stars, and she answered without hesitation: "Of course I want to try it!"

"it is good!"

Huang Jun took out a box of taro and chrysanthemum crisps from his bulging backpack.

"My dad made the taro and chrysanthemum crisps. They are fragrant and delicious..."

Qingqing and Weiwei praised in a baby voice.

In their hearts, dad is simply a cooking god, and whatever he cooks is delicious!

Huang Jun felt so happy listening to the praise from his two precious daughters that the corners of his mouth could not help but rise. At the same time, he did not forget to open the box, revealing the tempting pink and purple taro and chrysanthemum crisps inside.

moment.
The tempting aroma of taro paste and chrysanthemum crisps filled the entire carriage. The fragrance was not only not unpleasant, but also acted like a hook, arousing everyone's appetite.

"Hanhan, give..."

Huang Jun picked up a taro and chrysanthemum crisp and handed it to Liu Ruihan.

Qingqing and Weiwei couldn't help but shout one after another: "Daddy, we want one too..."

These two little greedy cats, whose bellies were obviously full from eating too much at home, immediately started clamoring for more as soon as they smelled the aroma of the taro and chrysanthemum crisps.

Huang Jun looked at their cute appearance. Although he shook his head slightly in his heart, thinking that they were really little foodies who were never full, his face was full of doting smile, and he handed them two more pieces without hesitation.

Then, he turned to Liu Shiwei and his wife and said, "Brother Liu, sister-in-law, come, come, try it..."

"Okay!"

Wen Xueqin smiled and accepted it happily.

Liu Shiwei, who has never been fond of sweets, waved his hand politely: "I just had breakfast and my stomach is still full. You guys eat..."

Huang Jun did not force it, and turned to look at Gu Yejun who was concentrating on driving: "Xiao Gu, do you want to try it too?"

Gu Yejun didn't expect that he would also have a share, and his heart was warmed. However, considering safe driving, he could only resist the temptation and gave Huang Jun a grateful smile through the rearview mirror: "Thank you for your kindness, Chef Huang, but I am driving now and I have to concentrate on eating. However, please leave a few pieces for me, and I will taste them carefully when I rest later!"

"No problem, I'll leave two for you." Huang Jun agreed cheerfully.

"Okay, thank you!"

Gu Yejun expressed his sincere gratitude.

Liu Ruihan, Qingqing and Weiwei each held a piece of taro and chrysanthemum crisps and ate with gusto, their faces filled with satisfaction and joy. They shook their heads from time to time and raised their little feet playfully, showing the innocence of children.

Wen Xueqin had a poor appetite recently, but when she smelled the chrysanthemum crisps with the aroma of taro paste in her hand, her appetite returned a little.

She cupped her hand beneath the shortbread, lowered her head and took a graceful bite.

moment.

The perfect combination of puff pastry and taro paste blooms in your mouth.

As you chew, the crispiness of the puff pastry and the dense and sweet taste of the taro paste become more and more intense. After swallowing, the intoxicating aroma still lingers between your lips and teeth.

She couldn't help but exclaimed: "What a delicacy! This taro paste and chrysanthemum crisp is crispy and delicious, with a unique and fragrant flavor. It's delicious..."

"Since it's so delicious, I'll try it too..."

Surrounded by the enticing aroma and seeing everyone enjoying the food so much, Liu Shiwei's greed was completely aroused, so he followed his wife's words and naturally reached out for the box in Huang Jun's hand.

Huang Jun smiled and joked: "Brother Liu, didn't you just have breakfast and say you were full?"

Liu Shiwei chuckled and responded awkwardly but politely: "It's just one, I can still eat it reluctantly."

After saying that, he took a bite.

After taking a bite, I found that the taste of this taro and chrysanthemum crisp is not too sweet, but rather fresh and elegant. The sweetness is just right, which satisfies the desire of the taste buds without any sense of burden.

It’s really good!
After Liu Shiwei finished eating, he licked his lips with satisfaction, then cast an approving look at Huang Jun, raised his thumb and praised him endlessly: "Brother Huang, your cooking skills are simply amazing! This taro paste chrysanthemum pastry is even more delicious than those so-called pastry masters out there."

Huang Jun smiled from ear to ear: "Brother Liu, as long as you like it. Next time I will make some other flavors for you to try."

At this time, Liu Ruihan also finished the taro paste and chrysanthemum crisps in her hand. She stared at the box in Huang Jun's hand with her big eyes, opened her mouth slightly, and said in a baby voice: "Dad, I want to eat more..."

Seeing this, Huang Jun smiled and took out another piece from the box and handed it to her. Seeing that everyone had finished eating, he generously gave everyone another piece.

For a moment, the car was filled with tempting aroma, which made people intoxicated.

Although Gu Yejun was concentrating on driving, the fragrant aroma still quietly penetrated his nose, making him feel itchy.

He couldn't help but look through the rearview mirror and see that everyone was enjoying the meal. He was looking forward to reaching the destination as soon as possible so that he could also taste the legendary delicious taro paste and chrysanthemum crisps... (End of this chapter)