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New to the site, wanted to stop by and say hi.

I'm 19, and I've been a line cook since i was 15. I started cooking when I was very young. I learned things like hand-making pasta and many Italian classics from my grandmother whenever she visited the states. Most anything else I know about cooking I taught myself or learned on the job. My senior year in high school, my dad told me an education in culinary arts has no value to society, so I went off on my own in pursuit of my culinary dreams.

Now I find myself in the High Country of North Carolina working for a great chef from whom I have learned a great deal and hope to learn a great deal more.

I stumbled across this site in search of some advice for adding a bit of flair to a bearnaise sauce we use at work on our filet. It seems the folks here certainly know their stuff. I look forward to being a member of this community.

-Lerch
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Howdy, Lerch, and welcome to Chef Talk. My niece went to school in Boone, and I've heard about the beautiful countryside and the fickle weather!

Besides the forums here, we have blogs (you can start one yourself), cooking articles, a job board and photo gallery, too. Use the search tool to help you find what you need.

I'm glad you have the benefit of a family member- your grandmother- to teach you the basics of simple, delicious food. Write it all down! You won't regret doing that, take my word for it. If she doesn't measure, ask her to let you measure what she uses.

Have fun! We hope you participate often.
Regards,
Mezzaluna
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Welcome Lerch.
You're going to like it here. I think we're all about as passionate as you seem to be. Thats half the battle to becoming a success in whatever you want to be.

Best of luck to you. Look forward to hearing from you.

Ps love NC. We enjoyed the high country years ago when we were RV'ing, but were on the coast at Folly beach at Easter. I love Charleston for many reasons...Especially the folk and the food.
post #4 of 4
Welcome Aboard Lerch :)

I'm glad you followed your passion to cook - people will not always agree with the choices you make, but if you follow the strength of your conviction, your enthusiam could take you anywhere. I'm glad you are doing what you love.
As Bughut says. we're all passionate about cookery and food - you'll find ChefTalk to be a great place for discussion, asking any questions you may need an answer for, and as a resource as well.

Cheers,
DC
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