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- learn all the basic terms
- become familiar with the seasonal produce available in your area
- get the best equipment you can afford, especially knives
- learn how to sharpen knives
- learn how different temperatures affect foods in different ways
- learn the different methods of cooking and what foods they are appropriate for
- decide what types of cooking/baking you enjoy most
- ingredients
- regional cuisines
- find a small range of reliable recipes that you can build on
- learn what ingredients can be substituted with similar flavours, textures, etc
- learn what can be done to fix an unwanted outcome, e.g. adjusting the seasoning
- techniques to try
- an omelette
- ✔ 3-step crumbing process
- make a sauce or gravy by deglazing a pan after cooking meat
- ✔ make a roux
- practice gentle folding by making a sponge
- practice tempering by making a custard
- practice working with pastry by making a pie from scratch
may 17 2016 ∞
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