Just the Tip

Don't Pick At It


IF YOU PICK AT YOUR INGREDIENTS WHILE PREPARING YOUR MEAL YOU WON'T BE HUNGRY WHEN IT COMES TIME TO EAT IT  It's tempting to snack on items that you're working with, I know.  From vegetables to cheese, it's hard not to nibble, especially if you're cooking after work and are already hungry.  Sometimes you're not even hungry and you'll pick at it just 'cause it's there and other times because it's just SO good you can't resist.  Prosciutto is the worst with temptation and I NEVER win against it.


The same is true with the post-prep, when you have a sauce going, or a batter, or one side dish is ready before the meal.  Don't pick at it or "taste" it repeatedly or you'll have this great finished product that you don't even want anymore. 


(For me) the worst part is then finding the patience to sit through someone else eating his meal when you don't even want to eat...  Hate that.


Long and short of the tip: Don't snack on your meal.  Wait to actually eat it sitting down.  Try tricks like doing something that will deter any pre-meal feasting.  Chew gum, brush your teeth (that always ruins the taste of things) or, even better, put in a bleaching tray-then you keep yourself from eating and improve your smile at the same time.



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