THEORY OF CULINARY ARTS

Cookery is defined as a the mixing of ingredients; the application and withdrawal of heat; decision making technical knowledge and manipulative skills. In the more advanced stages a further element occurs- that of creativity. Cookery is considered to be both an art and technology.Food preparation is a modern term in professional cookery. It denotes preparation and cooking.It follows a flow pattern which commences with the purchasing and selection materials their handling processing and the ultimate presentation of dishes to customers where takes over.In French the word cuisine denotes the art of cooking-preparing dishes and the place kitchen in which they are prepared.