My Stint As A Real Cook, Pt. 2
Added 2024-07-23 22:28:10 +0000 UTCHot on the heels of installment one: I get taken under a "real" cook's wing!
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This is really, really good stuff, Onstad. I hadn’t had time to properly read and digest these before now, but damn. It’s very vivid and personal- a period which you may not wish revisit often or in more detail, given how personal it appears to the reader (or, at least, to this reader), but the depth and thoughtfulness of it makes for great reading. Thanx
Jay Williams
2024-07-27 23:17:47 +0000 UTCReally enjoying this series, but also dying to know more about the weird ham.
Thomas Ellis
2024-07-27 09:40:53 +0000 UTCThis was a really good and interesting thing to read. Just making sure I comment on this stuff as well as “like” it so you know people are digging it.
Doctor Link
2024-07-26 06:38:52 +0000 UTCOnstad your writing really is outstanding, thank you for sharing. I'm delighted with my recent Patreon purchase!
NATE WINSTON
2024-07-24 19:51:52 +0000 UTCThis is a great read, thanks for sharing
Kalle Flodin
2024-07-24 08:45:09 +0000 UTCThe asbestos hands/forearms thing is so real. Unfortunately it's not permanent. The cold food/pantry prep still requires heat for many items. I recall yoinking hazelnut crusted chevre balls from the fry basket (lifted from the oil of course) onto a plate of baby spring mix with my bare fingertips. That salad had another heat prepped element - caramelized pear slices. What molten sugar? My veteran chef was named Jimmy and 3 months into my tenure he was fired for cussing out the owner of the country club. He liked me well enough but he warned me away from career cooking.
Julie (HiDeeHoGal)
2024-07-23 22:53:51 +0000 UTC
