For many a house maker, cooking is nothing but a chore. For fine food enthusiasts, however, cooking is an art that has existed for thousands of years. It is believed that nothing fills the soul more satisfactorily than fine food, and understandably so. Theres nothing like a well-cooked leg of lamb or a beautifully prepared souffle to lift the spirits and warm the heart.
As an art, cooking can only be truly practiced correctly by a select few. Many can claim to be chefs or cooks, but very few are actually worthy of the distinction. The real chefs are artists, and like all artists, they need their murals, paints, and clay to mold and create the perfect dish. A true food connoisseur will not settle for low-grade meats, fruits, and vegetables. Neither will he or she put up with substandard pots, pans, knives, and stoves. Cooking is artistry at work and it deserves no less than the finest ingredients, the best cooking aids, and Zippo torches.
The Early Bird Catches The Worm
They say the first cut is the deepest. It also follows that the first pick is the best pick. Before you can start banging those pots and lighting those Zippo torches, you must endeavor to go...