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How many AudiogoNers are amateur chefs?

I know this is WAY off topic, but I am curious as to how many of you folks fancy yourselves as amateur chefs. I ask this as I just completed my first day of culinary school. This is not a school for training pros (we meet on Fridays for the day), but for those folks who want to become better cooks, learning to prepare menus, pairing foods and wines, etc. I still have my full-time profession, so this is for home.
slipknot1
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jjss49
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me me me me! :)

it is fun, an act of creation and socialization, with wonderful results (once you know what you are doing)...
rshak
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Since my last post to this thread (in 2003!) I've learned some new-to-me techniques - like sous vide.  Had a nice steak this evening, heated via sous vide to about 130 degrees F and then reversed seared in a very hot cast iron skillet for 2 min. per side.  Quite nice and highly recommended to those seeking something new.
tecknik
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I have a small bakery biz here in Vietnam serving the expats with sourdough bread, marble rye ,  pies, cakes and meat pies . 
I’ve been retired over here for a few years and couldn’t find the quality breads I missed from S. Calif where I was born and raised so I started playing around with starters for about 6 months before I dialed it in and I just grew from there. The bakery now takes care of my monthly expenses. 
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jjss49
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wow technik

that is wonderful!!!
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daledeee1
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I have been cooking since I was a kid.  I also had 3 kid athletes who used to eat me out of house and home.  

Lately, as in the last 5 years, I have been messing around with BBQ.  I have developed my own sauces and rubs.  

I also cook my own version of Chinese stir fries.  Italian food and mexican are also fun to make.  

I don't have any trouble getting friends to help me because I always have food. 



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