Are you a cook or a chef?

[javadog]

By that guy's definition, I'm a cook, as is about any decent chef you'd care to name.

I'd hate to have to read that entire article.

JR

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Concestor0

This 1960's study doesn't speak well for our creativity as adults. I know that there are at least some efforts in the educational system to support creativity but ultimately it comes down to grades and wealth to get ahead so creativity often takes a back seat to rote memorization. But only 2% by age 25? :-(

I'd say that the way the study determined if we were creative was bogus. Kids have boundless imaginations because they don't have experience to guide them. When the things that they create are crap, they are fine with that. As folks grow older, if they aren't good at being creative (painting, drawing, music, whatever...) I suspect many stop trying to be creative in those mediums. That doesn't mean that they are no longer creative. I would say that there is more than .13% of the population that is creative. If it was that low, I don't know that we'd have much art, music, theater, food, drink, Internet, etc....

Originally Posted by Tobra

uberchef, does that mean you cook at home for random strangers from the internet?

That is absolutely a "thing", at least, in Paris

Eatwith.com - Dining Experience, Supper Clubs, Local Food and more <-- the Paris food Uber

The home-chefs causing panic in restaurants - BBC News

[Tobra]

Originally Posted by Concestor0

The ENTIRE article is about the subject.

Whatever you say pal, whatever you say

[tabs]

Within my repertoire of dishes that I make I don't look at the recipe nor use measuring spoons

When I look at a recipe I can tell what to add, subtract or substitute to make it better.

With writing I am constantly adding conventions. As far as content I open the book and there before me lies the universe in an explosion of light and wonderment. The walls of the box have fallen away and I am free.