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"aem" > wrote in message
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On Dec 31, 12:46 pm, "SteveB" <toquerville@zionvistas> wrote:
> How would you define a cook?
>
> I think it is someone who prepares food who:
>
> will try new things.
> will accept failure.
> is adventurous.
> is flexible.
> is creative.
>
> I don't think it's someone who's been to school and can cook a creme
> brule.
>

The qualities you list are about attitude and personality. You omit
knowledge and desire to learn, skills and desire to develop them,
taste and desire to expand it. -aem

I did not want to provide all the answers, merely start a discussion. I
like your points.

Steve