What's happened
Professional chefs share essential cooking tips to enhance kitchen skills, including the importance of precise measuring, mastering knife skills, and the benefits of mise en place. New cookbooks also emphasize collaborative cooking to reduce intimidation in the kitchen.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to Business Insider UK, chef Phil Kastel emphasizes the importance of using standard measuring cups for accuracy, stating, "they tend not to be as accurate as standard measuring cups you find in cooking supply stores." Meanwhile, The Independent highlights the new cookbook "A Couple Cooks," which promotes cooking together to make the process more enjoyable. Sonja Overhiser notes, "Everything is more fun together, we think. And so we found that about cooking." This sentiment is echoed in the collective effort of the cookbook "You Can Cook Everything," which aims to make cooking accessible and enjoyable for all levels, as explained by contributor Sophie Godwin, who states, "We want people to come away feeling like cooking is fun."
How we got here
As home cooking gains popularity, many seek guidance from professional chefs and new cookbooks. This trend highlights the need for practical tips and collaborative cooking methods to make the kitchen more accessible and enjoyable.
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