A messy measuring cup incident changed how I store my baking stuff

I thought having all my baking stuff in one bin was fine. Then I made a cake and used a tablespoon instead of a teaspoon for baking powder. It tasted awful. So I got separate containers for each tool. Now my baking is much better, and I find what I need fast.

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jesse847mo ago

Oh man, I read that chefs do something similar called "mise en place" where they set everything up before starting. Makes total sense why it helps.

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noahs827mo ago

Watched my mom cook without any setup and burn half the meal.

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mason3617mo ago

I get why you see it that way, but mise en place feels overrated to me. Some of the best cooks I know just grab things as they go. Having every little thing measured and set out can kill the natural flow of cooking. It turns it into a chore instead of something fun and changing. For a lot of home cooks, that strict setup adds more stress than it saves time. Why do we act like there's only one right way to do things in the kitchen?

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