It can be such a letdown when you’re reading a recipe, getting all the ingredients together for a tasty dinner for two, and realize as you read the directions that you’ll need to “carefully fold an egg into the batter”. You’ve never even heard of folding an egg, let alone know how to do it! Just relax; most cooking technique is innate; meaning that it makes sense when you think about it. If you’re asked to fold and egg into batter, it just means that you have to use a smooth flick of the wrist to fold what is in the bottom of the bowl onto the top. It’s as simple as that.

With the myriad of internet resources at your fingertips an unknown technique can be remedied quickly. Now cooking can get really fun when you start learning technique to make what you’re already doing more efficient. For example, did you know that the closer you hold the knife handle to where is meets the blade, the easier chopping will be? There are several other tips and techniques honed by real chefs that can streamline your cooking experience, while they may seem awkward at first, they will save you time and effort in the future.