Cooking for not so smart people

Cooking (Persuasive)

Cooking your own meals is an important step in becoming an adult. If you only go out to eat and order take out, chances are you’re going to gain weight and/or be extremely unhealthy. I believe that everyone should learn basic cooking skills, so that they can live on their own and be able to…

A synthesis of cooking

“Cooking is an art and meditative practice when you’re present and focused and loving.” (Milena) Cooking can be described as many things. Difficult is definitely one. However, there are some simple steps you can follow to make your experience a lot easier.

An interview with .

Becoming a chef takes a lot of patience and dedication.You work long and shitty hours, you usually get paid horribly, and you have to deal…

Types of cuisines

Cooking is different all around the world. Some areas focus more on spicy foods, while some focus on sweets and baking. This…

How cooking has evolved

The world is always evolving. Everything around us is constantly changing, take global warming as an example. Cooking has not been left out from this trend, as it has been evolving over the years, too. In this entry, we will be looking at all the ways that cooking has changed.

(#2) The science behind cooking

Cooking is a form of art. But, as importantly, it is a form of science. Without science, cakes wouldn’t be fluffy and ice cream wouldn’t be frozen. Science helps with all the textures, colors, and properties of foods. If food lacked science, it would be boring, and maybe…

Different tools for cooking

The kitchen, besides being full of food, is full of many useful tools. Sharp knives, peelers, and just about…

Cooking for not so smart people, day 3.

Cooking can be something extremely personal to some people, including me. My dad has been a chef since I was little, and that has rubbed off on me. I can always remember him trying to teach me how to know when a steak is done cooking, or the trick to a perfect pie dough. Me and him…

Cooking for not so smart people, part two

Now that you’re in the kitchen, its time to decide what you want to cook. This can be affected by a few things such as time constraints, what you’re in the mood for, and what ingredients you have readily available. Maybe you’re in the mood for something…