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Essential Tips to Make You a Better Cook

April 1, 2020

It takes patience and practice to become a great cook. With a few tips from The Real Food Academy, you'll be on your way to creating delicious and impressive dishes in no time.

Who doesn't want to be a whiz in their kitchen? Improving your cooking skills can save you so much money at restaurants and bars. Plus, it's super fun to try out new recipes and eat delicious food. However, it's tough to know where to start. These essential tips to make you a better cook will help you in your journey to becoming a master chef.

Practice Makes Perfect

Practice makes perfect when you're trying to become a better cook. Don't be afraid to fail. You won't make the perfect souffle on your first try. You may not even make the perfect souffle on your tenth attempt. Remember to stay patient and look at the recipe books. Eventually, you'll make a tasty meal that people will enjoy. Anyone looking to further develop their craft should attend private cooking classes at The Real Food Academy. Our expert team will help you sharpen your craft and give you advice on how to be a better cook. Our professionals can also tell you about unique ingredients that you should utilize in your cooking.

Get the Right Materials

You should get the appropriate materials before you start your cooking journey. Do some online shopping and reach out to your friends about what products you should buy. An apron is a must for anyone who's truly dedicated to the journey. Also, investigate kitchen tools you'll need. Perhaps buy a mixer or juicer. The more tools you have at your disposal, the better a chef you'll be in the future. Make sure to buy some cleaning supplies, too. You'll undoubtedly make a mess in your kitchen during your practice cooking sessions.

Watch Cooking Shows and Buy Cookbooks

Anyone sharpening their cooking skills should watch cooking shows for inspiration. Not only are these programs fun to watch, but you can also learn a little something! Study these shows and see what mistakes these chefs make during the cooking process. It's also a wise idea to buy some cookbooks and surf the internet. The more resources that are available to you, the better. You will not be a master chef in a day. However, if you use the things available to you, and put in time and effort, you'll whip up amazing meals in no time.

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Real Food Recipes

The Real Food Academy's baked apple cinnamon empanadas recipe.

Baked Apple Cinnamon Empanadas

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The Real Food Academy asian cole slaw recipe.

Asian Cole Slaw

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The Real Food Academy avocado fries recipe.

Avocado Fries

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Crunch fries on a plate, The Real Food Academy baked fries recipe.

Baked Fries

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The Real Food Academy berry sorbet with super food toppings, try it today!

Berry Sorbet with Super Food Toppings

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Real Food FAQs

No. All Payments and Deposits are non-refundable: When a payment or deposit is made, that day and time is no longer available to other customers on our calendar. For that reason, all payments and deposits are non-refundable.

In the case of a cooking class, the ingredients are shopped for and prepped in advance. Staff is also scheduled according to the number of people on the roster.

See our Wine and Beer list for your in-house kids party options. Optionally, you can bring your own wine or beer and page a corkage fee.

Corkage Fees

  • $15 per 750 ml bottle of wine
  • $30 per 1.5 L bottle of wine

Bring outside beer: $40 for beer (any quantity)

We love it when our customers decorate our place. That said, you have no idea how difficult it is to clean these types of things up. As far as noisemakers go......you will be glad you left them at home as well. So please do not bring any of those things.

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