If you’re observant, you can tell apart a master of their craft pretty easily. A lot of the time, it’s not just about what they are doing, but rather how.If you’re watching someone cook and you see them casually dicing vegetables very quickly without losing any fingers (very important), you already know.From loads of spices to organized-but-chaotic kitchens, today we’ve got loads of little hints for you to tell apart someone who is a true chef, preparing a delicious meal for you.More info:RedditThis post may includeaffiliate links.

If you’re observant, you can tell apart a master of their craft pretty easily. A lot of the time, it’s not just about what they are doing, but rather how.

If you’re watching someone cook and you see them casually dicing vegetables very quickly without losing any fingers (very important), you already know.

From loads of spices to organized-but-chaotic kitchens, today we’ve got loads of little hints for you to tell apart someone who is a true chef, preparing a delicious meal for you.

More info:Reddit

This post may includeaffiliate links.

If they know where all their spices are, even if it’s disorganized

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

They have a pan on the stove because they use it too much to bother to put it away.

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

For home cooks, if it’s clean and organized but cluttered and seemingly chaotic at the same time. It’s a sure sign that it gets used a lot.I feel the same way about auto mechanics, research labs, and woodworking shops.

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

Their kitchen is otherwise very clean and orderly, but their baking pans look like they’ve been to hell and back with polymerized oils.

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

You don’t find knives in their dishwasher.

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

Speaking on huge cutting boards, someone was giving away a s*****y painted 7 foot dual pedestal wood table so I rescued it, stripped the finish, applied beeswax, and now the entire table is in play for a cutting board, prep area, pastry board, etc.

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

Spices being in an intuitive or very easy access place

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

The best cook I’ve known had the smallest, messiest kitchen I’d ever seen. Before I knew her, I wouldn’t have guessed a kitchen like that could produce such amazing food.

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

They growl if I try to touch anything.

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

If I see fresh herbs growing, I know

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

The absence of a blunt set of s****y knives in a knife block

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

You open their freezer and see their homemade stock game is on point

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

Properly seasoned cast iron skillets.

A jar of bacon grease

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

Blocks of cheese instead of pre-shredded cheese.MSG

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

Cutting boards that aren’t glass. Mostly available counter space for prep/no useless items on prep space. Bonus if their default pan is stainless steel rather than nonstick.Edit: cast iron or carbon steel also are good. I should have said just anything but nonstick.

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

Food service-size can-jug of olive oil

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

Quart containers labeled with masking tape and pen. They’re giving professional experience vibes.Bonus points if they have some random projects around (drying morrels, fermenting kimchi, etc)

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

Like 5+ pairs of tongs.

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

The smell.

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

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A Dutch Oven.

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

I had a chef over once and he saw a shallot on my counter. He said thats how I know you know

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

A good sharp chefs knife that gets used a lot. I feel like I’ve been in a lot of boomer and gen x kitchens that have like 12 knives in a block and none of them are sharp, let alone a decent chefs knife. Often they’re all serrated for some reason.

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

Messy kitchen. Means that actually cook, vs staging.Mortar and pestle, tortilla press, salt cellar, large (at least 18x24) wooden chopping board with scars from use. Grease on hood over the stove.

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

Quality of Pans or Knives and a stove top that has seen some use (grates have some color and/or the glass top has some real use)

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

A well stocked pantry with seven different vinegars.

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

Herbs growing in the garden. Nice knives. Microplane handy. Quality cookware, not some cheap s**t you get at Wally World. Nice cutting board that seems like it’s permanently on the counter. Slightly condescending attitude when the topic of food comes up.

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

Those towels with the blue stripe on the side

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

if the fridge looks like a walk-in ie date labeled deli containers

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

For me it would be having all the heating appliances in only one side of the kitchen, they used it enough to feel the heat when everything is turned on, and planned a better kitchen.

If I see a meat press of some kind or a thermo pen thingy, chances are they know a thing or two…

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

A box of Diamond Crystal kosher salt.

“What’s Something In [A Person’s] Kitchen That Immediately Tells You They’re A Good Cook?”

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