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This reads as a small, vivid argument for flexibility in cooking. It suggests that even a favorite tool has its place, but good judgment means setting it aside when a different technique gives a better result. It lands in a kitchen conversation about using the right method for the dish, not just the equipment one prefers.
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About Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli-British chef, restaurateur, and food writer
Yotam Assaf Ottolenghi is an Israeli-British chef, restaurateur, and food writer. He is known for his cookbooks and for co-owning delis and restaurants in London and Bicester Village with Sami Tamimi. His published books include Ottolenghi: The Cookbook, Plenty, Jerusalem, and Simple. His work sits at the meeting point of cooking and writing, with a focus on food, restaurants, and the tastes that shaped his career.
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