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“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
Food,CuriositiesAUG 30, 2023

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

Saulė Tolstych
Larsas Jaseliūnas
Saulė Tolstych and Larsas Jaseliūnas
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If you’re observant, you can tell apart a master of their craft pretty easily. A lot of the time, it’s not just about what they are doing, but rather how. 
If you’re watching someone cook and you see them casually dicing vegetables very quickly without losing any fingers (very important), you already know.
From loads of spices to organized-but-chaotic kitchens, today we’ve got loads of little hints for you to tell apart someone who is a true chef, preparing a delicious meal for you.
More info: Reddit

#1

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
If they know where all their spices are, even if it's disorganized
EveryDayAnotherMask, Viktor Smith
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92points

#2

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
They have a pan on the stove because they use it too much to bother to put it away.
caseybvdc74, Klaus Nielsen
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77points

#3

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
For home cooks, if it’s clean and organized but cluttered and seemingly chaotic at the same time. It’s a sure sign that it gets used a lot.
I feel the same way about auto mechanics, research labs, and woodworking shops.
kumquatrodeo, Kunno Jayson
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67points

#4

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
Their kitchen is otherwise very clean and orderly, but their baking pans look like they've been to hell and back with polymerized oils.
MsRachelGroupie, Tanya Gorelova
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52points

#5

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
You don’t find knives in their dishwasher.
typhoidfrank, cottonbro studio
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49points

#6

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
Speaking on huge cutting boards, someone was giving away a s*****y painted 7 foot dual pedestal wood table so I rescued it, stripped the finish, applied beeswax, and now the entire table is in play for a cutting board, prep area, pastry board, etc.
peepee_dancer, Ksu&Eli
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48points

#7

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
Spices being in an intuitive or very easy access place
keenieBObeenie, Pixabay
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46points

#8

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
The best cook I’ve known had the smallest, messiest kitchen I’d ever seen. Before I knew her, I wouldn’t have guessed a kitchen like that could produce such amazing food.
prunepicker, Charlotte May
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44points

#9

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
They growl if I try to touch anything.
PurpleWomat, Twilight Kenya
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43points

#10

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
If I see fresh herbs growing, I know
VeryPogi, cottonbro studio
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41points

#11

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
The absence of a blunt set of s****y knives in a knife block
BCF13, Ketut Subiyanto
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35points

#12

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
You open their freezer and see their homemade stock game is on point
rowteeme, Jessica Rossi
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35points

#13

Properly seasoned cast iron skillets.
Eogh21
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34points

#14

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
A jar of bacon grease
toxic_pantaloons, Polina Tankilevitch
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31points

#15

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
Blocks of cheese instead of pre-shredded cheese.
MSG
Darwin343, Pixabay
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29points

#16

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
Cutting boards that aren't glass. Mostly available counter space for prep/no useless items on prep space. Bonus if their default pan is stainless steel rather than nonstick.
Edit: cast iron or carbon steel also are good. I should have said just anything but nonstick.
pruo95, Yousaf Abbasi
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26points

#17

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
Food service-size can-jug of olive oil
PrettyFIacco, Ron Lach
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26points

#18

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
Can't tell by the kitchen appliances strewn about.
It's all just anecdotal at that point.
I'm sure it's not the intent but sounds almost elitist like you cant be a good cook unless you have this accessory.
You just can't tell, lots of people have great gear but can't cook for s**t.
Unhappy_Guarantee_69, Mike Bird
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25points

#19

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
Quart containers labeled with masking tape and pen. They're giving professional experience vibes.
Bonus points if they have some random projects around (drying morrels, fermenting kimchi, etc)
HobbesDaBobbes, monicore
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21points

#20

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”
Like 5+ pairs of tongs.
BlendinMediaCorp, ROMAN ODINTSOV
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20points
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