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About me - Clarence Patrick

I'm a recent culinary grad, working as a cook in Portland, OR.

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Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Comparing homemade tomato sauce and store bought sauce
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It's hard to give a general comparison between homemade and store bought sauces because the quality of either can vary greatly by the skill of the cook or the brand of the sauce.Purchasing pre made sauces is a boon to those that are lacking in either cooking skill or time. Unfortunately, it can be intimidating selecting a sau... More..

Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Nutritional value of pizza
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Pizza is probably the number one junk food in the United States. The only other food that comes close would be the hamburger. But unlike hamburgers, pizza is an extremely versatile food when it comes to nutritional value. If you're worried about the nutritional value of your pizza, then I suggest you make your own at home. Le... More..

Food & Drink > Restaurant Recommendations Why eat out instead of eating in
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My friends and family often ask me why, when I am a professional cook, do I waste money going out to eat when I can make the same or better food (please, indulge my ego) at home. While not all of us have the cooking experience to know what to do with food that doesn't come in boxes with instructions on the back, dining out ha... More..

Entertainment > Music Education How to decide which musical instrument to study
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There are many factors to consider when deciding which instrument you want to study. Practicality is definitely an issue you'll want to consider. I studied the tuba for about eight years while in school, but now I can't afford to buy one and I live in an apartment building. Aside from that, what style(s) of music do you like?... More..

Entertainment > Music Education How to encourage teenagers to stick with music education
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The best way to encourage a teen to stick with music education is to give them some freedom. They will only stick with it if it is something they want to do. Take them to a music store or your schools band instructor and have them play around until they find an instrument they like. If they're not that outgoing then maybe sur... More..

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