On 27 August 2013 15:53, Srini RamaKrishnan <che...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I can't speak to your experience of course, but it's my experience > that everyone was a stumbling beginner once upon a time. > I wasn't denying this. > > It might be impossible to believe that a good cook was ever a novice, > but maybe they just learned that they could use help pretty early. Of > course, some stubbornly learn only from burning their way through > every pan in the kitchen, but to each his own. There's nothing wrong > or shameful in turning to a recipe book as long as they follow > instructions properly. > Technical books to increase knowledge and hone skills are not in the same category as self-help, which deal in subjects usually ascribed to one's personality or character.
