The purpose of this blog is to show that anyone can become a good cook. The problem with cook books in general, is that they assume that you already know how to cook and therefore are just a list of one recipe after another. I wanted to teach something. I hope I succeed.
Hey Dad,
ReplyDeleteHow did you get started in cooking? What is the #1 piece of advice you would give someone who was thinking of becoming a cook, either professionally or just at home?
Well that is a good question and the way I did it was to jump right in. I lied and said I had experience as a cooks helper when I was in high school. The restaurant I told them I worked at, I knew no longer existed so getting a reference or verification was impossible. But I knew a bit about kitchens because my Mom and Aunts had a home bakery in my home town and I was always there helping out. But baking and cooking are two very different subjects but at least I had some background and some of the terminology common to both subjects so the jump wasn't that hard and then it just a matter of learning as you go. For this day and age I would suggest that a course at the local community college or trade school would be good for a kid wanting to go into the Chef or Baker career. Or do what I did and apply to one of the fast food outlets.
ReplyDeleteFor the home cook, the best way is to get a cook book and start the trial and error way of learning. If the person has a strong interest in the subject then it will go just fine.
Thanks for the interest.
Dad
For the home
Good idea, I didn't even think about community college! And jumping in at home is a lot easier than in the workplace :-) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou know what I really like about this blog is that it gives so much more than just recipes. It helps people to truly understand the subject of cooking and because of that become so much more capable in the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteI'm very pleased to hear that. It lets me know that what I'm doing here is worthwhile. Thank you.
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