The Rigidity of Cooking: An Autist’s Life in the Kitchen

For Dana, Evan, Knives, Drew, Mel, John, and John, et al- who finally taught me what I wanted to do in life.

Even Supergrover.

This jerk on Facebook came after me for saying I liked McDonalds. Karen told me they use chemicals. I am shooketh.

Here’s my response:

I could have just said that (meaning I’m a professional cook). Here’s the receipt on my blog:

“Were you dismissive of Tony Bourdain when he liked Waffle House, too?” Here’s the receipt:

For Dana, Mel, John, and John, et al- who finally taught me what I wanted to do in life.

I saw a meme on Facebook that said, “I wish someone would write a neurodivergent cookbook that explains why you do things. I thought, “I could do that.”

• Introduction to Escoffier
  • Brief bio and background
  • Importance of his contributions to modern cooking
• II. Kitchen Organization
  • Escoffier’s kitchen brigade system
    • Roles and responsibilities
  • III. Menu Planning and à la Carte
    • Escoffier’s innovations in menu planning
    • à la carte vs. table d’hôte – Impact on dining experience and customer choice
    • Culinary Techniques and Recipes
  • Escoffier’s contributions to classical French cuisine
    • Signature dishes and recipes
    • Impact on modern cooking techniques
  • Legacy and Influence
    • Escoffier’s impact on modern chefs and restaurants
    • Continuation of his legacy –
    • Contemporary applications of his ideas

Ada’s favorite word, just like the Gospel of Mark, is “immediately.”

Also, fuck recipes.

Ada’s favorite word, just like the Gospel of Mark, is “immediately.”

Also, fuck recipes.