kitchen Angst!

I know this may seem extreme, but it is true! We tend to be very outspoken, and full of ourselves. Which comes off as being “A dick”. So be it , as far as I am concerned.
I know I am a good person, who can deal with my daily life (in or out of the kitchen) in a way that won’t affect my partner or friends! I will at times(unfortunately), have that need to rant and rave for a few minutes, But I will also let it go and become the loving partner or friend needed to fulfill the relationship once again. Not many people get this need “or absolute” that is in our lives. Like water off a ducks back. I may snap and say something harsh or “unkind” but I won’t hold a grudge!
If you never have been involved with A Chef , you will find this aspect of their personality hard to get a hold of! We will tell you when you’re looking fat, or if your breath stinks, or when you have just pissed us off! We are programmed to say what is on our minds when it happens. We have to in the work atmosphere. Communication is key! We are in charge , holding everything together and needing everyone to be on the same page, at the same time. We have no time for small talk, or coddling when the lunch rush is on our backs. I am a very “low key” person outside of the kitchen. My other Chef friends on the other hand are crazy! that is why I only speak to them on a personal basis outside of the kitchen. We go out and get drunk together, of course. However we try to not talk business! We get to worked up, get offended and yes even get into fights over something as stupid as which spice is better mace or nutmeg?
On the positive side we won’t allow it to go on, It will end even faster than it began most of the time. I just feel bad for those around us that don’t understand what just happened and avoid us for the rest of the evening. who am kidding, no I don’t. We all know how the saying goes… if you can’t stand the heat, GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN!

My point proven.. I will say We are lovable Dicks!…

Please stay safe and eat something good today.

James

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