Learning How to Cook Starts With Conscious Cooking: Think about the process.
“Think about the process” is the key to owning whatever you want to cook. Continue reading Learning How to Cook Starts With Conscious Cooking: Think about the process.
Category: Professional musings
Knife Work and Proper Technique
Few skills are as important in a kitchen. Continue reading Knife Work and Proper Technique
Being a Good Cook Starts With a Sharp Knife
Sharp knives are intuitively thought of as more dangerous – and I understand why. Sharpness leads to elevated ease of … Continue reading Being a Good Cook Starts With a Sharp Knife
Sous Vide: let’s talk about it
Curious about sous vide? Let me clarify some things for you. Continue reading Sous Vide: let’s talk about it
Gluten: Let’s Talk About It
My take on the cultural demonization of gluten. Continue reading Gluten: Let’s Talk About It
Mise en Place: What it is, and why it’s important
According to Google Translate, mise en place translates to “setting up”, which is apropos. However, I’d rather look at translating … Continue reading Mise en Place: What it is, and why it’s important
Allergy, Sensitivity or Preference: Diners, Your Words Matter
While food allergies might be something of an afterthought to many, they are at the subconscious center of most things … Continue reading Allergy, Sensitivity or Preference: Diners, Your Words Matter
Brine Explained
What’s the deal with brine? Like… seriously, what is it? And why is it a big deal to some people, … Continue reading Brine Explained
Snails, the D’Amelio Video and Reframing The Diner-Chef Relationship
So, apparently, there’s a 19 year-old TikTok star named Dixie D’Amelio, who doesn’t care for snails, and neither does her … Continue reading Snails, the D’Amelio Video and Reframing The Diner-Chef Relationship
The Recipe is Always Wrong II — even on the box!
Okay, so maybe it’s not always wrong on the box, but it’s not always perfect. You might be wondering, “Wait, … Continue reading The Recipe is Always Wrong II — even on the box!
Salt and Love 