Take a trip to the forest and experience the greatness of getting on your knees and picking your own food and going home... and eating it.
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There's no media training. In cooking school, there's not even manager training. You learn the fundamentals of cooking. Everything else is learning by doing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of skill is learned through practice, not just theoretical training.
Rene Redzepi's quote emphasizes that while formal education provides a solid foundation, true expertise in any field, particularly cooking, comes from hands-on experience. It suggests that the journey of learning is ongoing and often involves real-life application rather than solely relying on structured training programs.
Themes
CookingLearningExperienceSkillsEducation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire culinary students during their graduation speeches to emphasize practical learning.
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