What to take away...

It seems to be human nature to over produce many things in life. Something so essential as a good meal we often find ourselves not only reaching for a great dish but collecting as much as we can to make a dish great. It’s like wearing too much cologne.

The chefs we admire the most know the difference and meaning of bringing too much to the table. You don’t have to use the whole bag of tricks. When we make that mistake we often create what we call the “chutney effect.” Not really sure what it is but it’s stewed, sweet and salty. Don’t get me wrong. A great chutney is pure and focused but if it’s not working it’s not working. Just because we have this new ingredient to explore doesn’t mean we need to force it into a dish. It happened to me over and over again as a young cook. Don’t be afraid to try but be mature enough to recognize success and when to try that another way.

When I was told have some restraint. It made sense.
When human nature takes over sometimes your experience and some good advice can help you.