One warm afternoon, I walked into the kitchen, ready to boil a pot of jujube water. Red dates, this little red fruit, always bring me a sweetness and warmth.
I took out the red dates and rinsed them with water. Then, I started boiling water. When the water temperature gradually rises, I gently put the dates into the water. The jujubes float in the water, as if they were small red boats.
Over time, the dates begin to slowly absorb water and swell. I watched them silently as I watched them change, as if I saw them go from shriveled to full. It's like they're telling me their stories, how they've gone from a small fruit to such a sweet and tasty one.
Finally, the dates are cooked. I picked up the pot, and a strong smell of red dates came to my nose. I took a gentle sip, and the sweetness of the dates spread in my mouth, bringing me a deep sense of satisfaction and happiness.
This experience of boiling jujubes gave me a deeper understanding of jujubes. It turns out that to make jujube full, it not only takes time and heat, but also our love and awe for food. When we cook food with our hearts, the food will also give us the truest and most beautiful taste.