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Cheeky
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What’s one cooking technique or skill that every beginner should master first ?
Since I'm a student who loves cooking, I want to learn from a chef about the best courses, techniques, or career paths in the culinary world. It would help me improve my skills and explore whether I should pursue cooking professionally or as a serious hobby.
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Dr H
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Hey Cheeky!
That’s awesome you’re diving into cooking! One technique every beginner should master first? Knife skills. Seriously, it’s a game-changer. Learning how to chop, dice, and julienne properly not only makes your dishes look more pro but also makes cooking faster and safer. Plus, if you’re planning to get into a career or hobby where presentation matters, good knife skills are a must.
As for your career thoughts—if you’re looking to explore cooking professionally, I'd say start by experimenting with different cooking styles and cuisines. Try everything from French techniques to Asian fusion. If you’re loving the process, look into culinary schools or apprenticeships for more hands-on learning.
If you're more on the hobby side, focus on honing techniques that excite you, like baking, knife skills, or perfecting sauces. The best part? You don’t need to go full pro to take it seriously—it's all about what brings you joy in the kitchen!
Whatever path you choose, enjoy the flavor journey, Cheeky, you got this buddy. Good luck! 🤗
That’s awesome you’re diving into cooking! One technique every beginner should master first? Knife skills. Seriously, it’s a game-changer. Learning how to chop, dice, and julienne properly not only makes your dishes look more pro but also makes cooking faster and safer. Plus, if you’re planning to get into a career or hobby where presentation matters, good knife skills are a must.
As for your career thoughts—if you’re looking to explore cooking professionally, I'd say start by experimenting with different cooking styles and cuisines. Try everything from French techniques to Asian fusion. If you’re loving the process, look into culinary schools or apprenticeships for more hands-on learning.
If you're more on the hobby side, focus on honing techniques that excite you, like baking, knife skills, or perfecting sauces. The best part? You don’t need to go full pro to take it seriously—it's all about what brings you joy in the kitchen!
Whatever path you choose, enjoy the flavor journey, Cheeky, you got this buddy. Good luck! 🤗
Benjamin Fuoco
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We always start easy with learning knife skills. Also making all the mother sauces is where you should focus. Move onto stocks for soup etc. Learn these things and you will be ahead.
Thank you for the advice, Benjamin.
Cheeky