Moderately Confused by Jeff Stahler for October 16, 2024

I complained to my wife that she watches cooking programs but rarely cooks. She retorted that I watch the news but never make any news.

All those dozens of little “mise en place” bowls, aaargh! But those shows have a full cleaning staff and an industrial size dishwasher, so it’s no big deal … for them! Me, all I’ve got are my own two hands and my kitchen sink, so mise en place has no place in my kitchen, even though I do a lot of cooking from scratch.

in the cooking shows, the dirty pots and pans are whisked off stage immediately

Try cleaning as you cook. It’s THE way to go.

This is why I liked cooking for a living in restaurants.I had other people to help prep,and wash the pots pans and dishes.(Now I have a hard time standing for more than a few minutes)

Yes, it should.

At times I take ’em on immediately after the meal. Other times, I just add detergent, run the water to almost steam, fill the pot and let it sit for however long I feel like it. Usually rinsed clean and finished with a soft fibrous pad. Just depends on the day, schedule, and inclination. Not my favorite activity.

When it comes to the cooking, my wife insists that I stay out of HER kitchen. When it comes to the cleanup I insist that she stays out of MY kitchen.

This is one of the reasons I rather barbecue. I’d rather clean the grill than do the pots and pans. Also food tastes a LOT better when done on the grill.

Washing and cooking take place at the same time in a small kitchen. Our agreement is I cook and she washes and puts away but the only part left for her to wash (put in the dishwasher) are the serving dishes and pots and the dinner ware.

I watch “Hoarders.” It inspires me to organize.

Actually, they need to come with a sous chef . :)

I don’t know how to wash the dishes without expert instructions.