Building confidence as a chef from "summary" of Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl
As I spent more time in the kitchen, I began to trust my instincts and experiment with different flavors and techniques. I learned to embrace my mistakes as learning opportunities rather than failures. Each burnt dish or under-seasoned sauce taught me something new about cooking. With each success, no matter how small, my confidence as a chef grew. I found that the key to building confidence in the kitchen was to start with the basics. By mastering simple recipes and techniques, I gained a solid foundation upon which to build more complex dishes. As I became more comfortable in the kitchen, I started to branch out and try new recipes that challenged me. One of...
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