Chef Marian’s Thanksgiving: Tips & Tricks

Tip #2: Mis en Place = Stress vanishes

People in France have a saying that we have adopted for being set up: “Mis en place” — Everything in its place. And in America, we have a saying: “Where did I put that?!”

Chop your veggies first.
Measure your spices.
Line up little bowls like a culinary runway.
Then when it’s time to cook, you’re not scrambling — you’re composing. Stress happens when chaos hits the kitchen. Organization turns you into a chef.

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