All About Cooking
Cooking comes from the heart. Cooking is relaxation and satisfaction and a passion for many around the world. The feeling you get inside when you cook for someone is immense and unmatched to any other feeling. Cooking involves three main things – the cutting, the preparation and the serving. Cutting broadly refers to gathering all required ingredients and getting them ready, whether washed, chopped of grated. Preparation is the actual cooking of the food. It involves cooking in oil, water, baking, steaming… etc. The final stage is the serving which includes garnishing, serving and added decorations.
There are various styles of cooking known as cuisines. Some of the major ones include Chinese, Thai, Indian, Continental, Mexican, Italian and French. Each cuisine is known for its special flavor which characterizes the prepared dish.
Cooking must always be done in a clean, airy and hygienic environment. But it is more important to always have a smile when you cook. They say that your true emotions show in the way you cook. One must also take care of the health and nutrition angle while they cook. Never overcook a food, or avoid peeling out excess roughage from vegetables and always use fresh ingredients. Food safety is also essential. The chef must always wear suitable dress (an apron and a chef cap) to avoid hair from falling in food. Hygiene as mentioned before is of utmost importance and thus hands/nails must be exceptionally clean. Cutting board, knives and other utensils must be washed well with soap. The diet must be wholesome and must include Fats, Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Liquids in correct amount. Nothing can impress more than a lovely well cooked meal and, but remember a badly cooked food can also be the worst enemy.