During what has been a tremendously stressful year, many of us have retreated to our kitchens, finding sanctuary in moving, in doing and in the satisfaction of producing tangible results. After all, #quarantinebaking isn’t a “thing” just because it yields pops of pleasure in the form of taste ― it has mental health benefits, too.

However, there are many of us who still see the kitchen as a fiery den of potential panic. Cooking with anything but the simplest ingredients can seem daunting at the end of an exhausting day, prepping can feel overwhelming, and whatever do you mean by “fold in the cheese?!”

Well, take a deep breath. We’re here to break down the practice of mise en place and change your kitchen approach forever….