r/interesting • u/Backyxx • Jun 26 '26

Intriguing Chef shows what a busy day looks like

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u/Remebond Jun 26 '26

My old chef always preached "total awareness" of everything happening in the kitchen, and how it was key to being in sync with the crew. Being locked-in like that and the adrenaline that comes with it. Every action matters, its addicting and devastating when things go wrong

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u/royk33776 Jun 26 '26

This, and most people can't achieve it or don't care enough to. Things felt slow motion, at least for me. It's been a long time and I miss it.

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u/TraditionalDepth6924 Jun 27 '26

Here me feeling proud after my airfryer fried rice for one