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    Home » Precious Kitchen

    PUBLISHED: Apr 19, 2017 · UPDATED: May 1, 2017 by Precious · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

    5 WAYS TO BECOME A GOOD COOK

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    A lot of times, people ask me where I learned how to cook. I often tell them nowhere and they look at me in shock expecting that my answer would have included recounting me going to a culinary school or something. The truth is apart from the Home Economics classes I took in my secondary school days, and watching my mom and grandma cook, I have never taken any formal cooking classes. I am not a trained chef. But I learned a lot of my cooking informally. So how did I learn this? That's why we are having this post today. I strongly believe one of the greatest skills a person can have is learning how to make their own meals. And this goes for both men and women. How do you become a good cook on your own? Here are 5 ways!

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    1. Observe - A Lot!

    From a very tender age, I observed anyone cooking by me. I would look specifically at what they were doing and register it in my brain. That way, when I try to cook the same thing, I naturally emulate their procedure. Till today, I still observe a lot. I love watching people cook whether physically or on TV. It's one of my favourite things to do and it helps. So observe others when they cook by you and watch lots of cooking shows.

    2. Ask Several Questions

    Never be ashamed to ask food-related questions. If you do not know how to cook something and someone knows it, ask them how to do it and take notes. When I go somewhere and eat something I really like, I always find an opportunity to question the cook if I can., That way, I gather more ideas. Always ask questions about how good food was made. It really helps tons.

    3. Practice!

    My third point is practice then practice some more. A week hardly goes by without me trying to make something new in my kitchen. I am always trying out new ideas and trying to widen my understanding of cooking. Note that with more practice comes more failures but that only helps you become a better cook.

    4. Read Recipes

    I love going through food blogs or cook books. There is always something new to learn. Maybe it is the way the food is plated or a new way to cut a carrot. There is always something to make your cooking better.

    5. Research

    With the internet these days you can find out almost everything you need to know on Mr. Google. Simply type in your question in the search bar and lots of answers will come your way. If you are not sure how to cook something, go to Google or YouTube for answers.

    I hope these points inspired you to become a better cook. Now tell me: how did you learn how to cook? Do you have any kitchen tips or tricks we could learn from? Please share below.pre-signature-pro

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    Welcome to my core! I am Precious Nkeih, the recipe developer and writer right here on my blog, Precious Core. My goal is to show you insanely delicious recipes you can replicate in your kitchen. And I love to tell stories too. Hope you find recipes here that will make cooking easier for you! Check me out on YouTube at YouTube.com/PreciousKitchen.

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    1. Abimbola says

      April 19, 2017 at 9:34 am

      I just love you this woman I'm cook also and baker though learning baking professionally. I mist tell u d truth dis are the dive methods I used in learning how to cook also. I lived with soany people in my life, I come from d western part of my country and there is hardly any southernal and easternal foods and soups I can't cook and all these are from just looking at them when they are cooking
      And thank God for Google. That is my research based
      Love you, love ur idea and I love u most because u love Jesus.

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      • Precious says

        April 19, 2017 at 10:53 am

        Abimbola, I love you too!
        I stayed in different places too while growing up so that really helped. With Google these days, we can keep learning and growing.
        Thanks for dropping a comment, dear!

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    2. Florine says

      April 19, 2017 at 4:22 pm

      Thanks a lot

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      • Precious says

        April 19, 2017 at 7:10 pm

        You're welcome, Florine.

        Reply
    3. Cristel says

      April 20, 2017 at 9:43 am

      Ma Pre, your ideas are great.I grew up learning how to cook by using ur abv mention tips but will also use a pen and a paper when necessary. I lack the spirit to practice new things,i just hope and pray God gives me that spirit of yours that makes you practice at all times.More Grace..

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      • Precious says

        April 20, 2017 at 10:24 am

        Thanks Cristel! Like they say, practice makes perfect. Let me borrow the words of a a great cook who said, "be fearless in the kitchen." Hope you begin to practice more often.

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    4. Ethel says

      April 22, 2017 at 9:23 am

      I admire u much ma. Seriously, I wish to be like u one day. The little i know about cooking i learnt from and friends. I have never been googling on cooking but hope to do. Pray God blesses me with the finance so that i be able to put good food on my table for my little family. My God almighty replenish ur sources.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        April 22, 2017 at 9:56 am

        Awww I feel so flattered, Ethel! May God grant the desires of your heart. He can and He will. Thanks for dropping a comment, dear.

        Reply
    5. itunu says

      April 22, 2017 at 12:07 pm

      Wow 🙂 Thanks for sharing your cooking skills secret with us Precious 🙂
      P.S: Thanks for checking up on me Precious. God bless you. Xx

      Reply
      • Precious says

        April 23, 2017 at 1:30 pm

        Glad to hear from you, Itunu. God bless.

        Reply
    6. Bola says

      April 23, 2017 at 6:39 am

      I'm a good but an upcoming baker. That baking just refuse to agree with me.
      I learnt how to cook from my mum, daddy feels he's a good cook too. Lol
      Then I learnt a lot from my friends especially ones from different tribes.
      The internet has been very helpful too, I met this wonderful blog and the personality behind it via the Internet.
      Learning doesn't stop though, it's a continuous process, therefore, im still a learner.

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      • Precious says

        April 23, 2017 at 1:32 pm

        Yes learning doesn't stop, dear. I heard somewhere that you start dying the day you stop learning.
        That baking must agree with you oo. Ha.

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    7. Bola says

      April 23, 2017 at 6:41 am

      *a good cook.

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    8. Ijeoma says

      April 25, 2017 at 11:37 am

      True points. I really learnt and is still learning from observation and research. The part of asking people is tricky because not everyone likes to share. There is this "it's my little secret" response some people usually give. Thanks for sharing Precious.
      http://www.ijefinelivin.com

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      • Precious says

        April 26, 2017 at 5:04 pm

        I know right. Some people hide recipes like treasures but there's love in sharing.

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    9. Vivian says

      April 28, 2017 at 9:13 am

      Hello Ma Pee. I strongly believe in d points u wrote n I won't say am a good cook but I practice with a lot with wat I get from ur blog n other sites. My hubby calls any food I get from d net 'gwara gwara' don't know what its means cos all he sees is a phone or a book in d kitchen.
      Keep up d good work Ma.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        April 28, 2017 at 7:41 pm

        Lol at gwara gwara. I'm sure he made up the name. Thanks dear. I hope to keep inspiring you.

        Reply
    10. Dominika Goodness says

      April 30, 2017 at 11:27 am

      Precious so good to be here again,how have missed this blog. I'm so surprised that you are a-self-taught cook, I always thought that you were some culinary school chef because your recipes are simply the best. I definitely agree with you on learning how to cook by observing other people cook but in my own it's the reverse, others observe me cook because I do most of the cooking at home so I resorted to reading awesome food blogs like yours,yes uncle google is a life saver as well and then I will always practice practice practice until I arrive at a belly satisfying meal. nice post ma'am.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        May 01, 2017 at 4:24 pm

        I missed you hun! Welcome back.
        Uncle Google has been saving lives for many years.
        Glad to know that you've learned from the blog ?

        Reply
    11. Annie says

      August 17, 2017 at 2:38 pm

      I got inspired to take cooking serious when recently. And I must say your blog contributed to it. I'll take the steps seriously as I really love cooking now.
      I hope to become a good chef. Keep inspiring us ma

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      • Precious says

        August 18, 2017 at 8:00 am

        So happy to hear that, Annie! Cooking is truly fun.

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