Cooking at home is healthier and cheaper than eating out. If you are a beginner, start with an easy recipe, like fried rice or tomato and egg soup. Buy fresh ingredients at a grocery store or a local market. Fresh vegetables give your food more flavor. Use various spices, but don't add too much salt. You can also try to roast chicken or sweet potatoes in the oven. Do not worry if your first attempt is not perfect. Cooking takes practice, and every meal teaches you something new.

In Taiwan, people under eighteen can't buy alcohol. Stores that sell beer or liquor to teenagers have to pay a big fine. Last month, a news report showed how police check pubs and bars at night. They also stop cars to catch drunk drivers. Every year, drunk driving hurts many people on the road. Doctors say that alcoholic drinks are bad for young people's brains. These rules are strict, but they keep everyone safe. So at your next party, enjoy juice or a cocktail with no alcohol instead.