The 3-fold nature of “mise en place”

“Mise en place” is a cooking term that I learned in formal French cooking. To me, there are three reasons to follow those teachings. I have come to believe that there are also three meanings to “mise en place”.

Ice Bath and Cooking Ahead

The ice bath is a simple but versatile tool in the kitchen. If you haven’t discovered the ice bath, then let me introduce you to two reasons why it is great to have a sink full of ice water during the peak of the market.