Ask the chef project (first post)

Your chance has come to ask a chef about things we do at work. You’ll get a straight answer and some gratitude while we’re at it. Think of it as the anti don’t-ask-don’t-tell policy and your chance to know chef secrets.

Readers can email me at gui@chefgui.com and get answers to specific, technical cooking questions. What is the quickest way to peel garlic? Techniques for a perfect Beef Wellington? Your salmon always end up dry or your souffle’ just don’t rise? Here is the place to ask.

I’ll also answer questions about career choices. So you want to be a chef? You don’t really remember what your mommy told you about becoming a doctor or a lawyer, do you? That’s fine; I’ll answer that too, along with other common questions such as “what is the best chef school?” or even “should I go to chef school?”.