Hilah Cooking 'Learn to Cook' ebook giveaway
My friend Hilah is hiiiilah-rious. (Okay, that was pretty bad, I know.) But, it’s true.
She sent me her ebook a few weeks ago when it launched and I immediately fell in love with her style. Hell, we always have a blast when we’re hanging out in person, so it comes as no surprise that her book is friendly, inviting, conversational and downright funny. I asked her if I might share a copy of her book with my readers; I’m so glad she agreed!
Here’s a sampling of some of the parts and things I liked most from this ebook:
- This is perfect for guys or gals who need the 101 version of cooking, but don’t want to be talked to like they’re an idiot. She helps take some of the pressure out of learning to cook, an often stressful time for folks still unsure in their kitchens.
- Great (and true) insights on modern life and cookery, like this: “I read somewhere that one of the top five reasons people don’t cook is because they don’t have a properly equipped kitchen. I think what this really means is that lots of people have been tricked by Crate and Barrel catalogs into thinking that they need a bunch of junk in their kitchen to make it work.”
- Knife sharpening photos and an informative, but not overwhelming how-to!
- A fabulous spices chart that even includes ideas for what you might substitute a particular spice if, say, you can’t find it anywhere and feel stuck.
- A whole section devoted to ‘how to grocery shop’ followed by ever-practical sections on ‘how to cut things up’ conveniently divided into plants and animals categories.
- Workday breakfast ideas and recipes!
- You get special access to videos where Hilah is doing all the things she writes about in the book. Score for these fun, one-on-one tutorials whenever you need ‘em.
- Um, this has nothing to do with Learn to Cook specifically, but her previous book is devoted to breakfast tacos (my FAVOURITE food. Ever.)
- I. could. go. on. (and on…)
She came over before I left for my fall tour and we made fridge pickles together. Check it out!
Enter the giveaway (either for yourself or to win this as a gift for someone) and win a free copy of this ebook by leaving a comment on this post telling us the most game-changing, basic kitchen skill you learned or hope to learn! Entries will close at midnight CST on Thursday, September 29.
Plus, super-cool technology allows entries from anywhere on the globe because this is an ebook and all you need is internet access and an email address. That said, you won’t win if you forget to put your email address in the slot on the comment form that asks for it because I won’t be able to get in touch with you to let you know you won.
Note: This ebook is not for the faint of heart when it comes to vocabulary, i.e. I’m talking about the marginally few people who weren’t keen on light, infrequent cussing in my own book; don’t enter.
Kate
And the winner is…Liz S.
Thanks all for playing!
Reader Comments (60)
My game changer was definitely learning how to make a delicious pasta sauce. That opened me up to planting my own tomatoes and using them in many ways but always the first priority is the delicious pasta sauce that cooks and cooks and cooks until it is a thick, rich, decadent gravy. I get so much pleasure by coming home from a long day of work, boiling water for pasta and opening up a can of homemade sauce that only needs to be heated up. It's very satisfying. My problem is, it's pretty much the only thing I know how to make. I'm 46 and am still timid in the kitchen - I never learned the 'basics' (how to cook meat, for example) so I have a hard time pulling a meal together. Anything italian . . . not a problem. Oh, and I make a mean poached egg. Beyond that, kinda a problem. I'd love the opportunity to finally learn without wading through overwhelming (but beautiful) cookbooks. Thanks for the opportunity - great idea!
My game changer was mise en place. It allows me to get most of the week’s meals cooked and the rest prepped during a few hours on Sunday. Makes for *much* saner weekday evenings.
how to properly use a knife or what kind of knife to use
Most basic game-changing technique- how to use a knife. HUGE difference in how long it takes to chop garlic, and I like me some garlic!
That using only the freshest local produce will make any pasta dish taste great. Yes, there is nothing wrong with peasant food! Simplicity is beautiful!! Loved your book Kate!
Getting the proper cookware made all the difference in the world. I used and still use some hand me down pots and pans from when I got on my own...but when I bought my first nice set of skillets and pans...wow. The ease of actual cooking...no sticking etc. and later time saved in cleaning really made it so much more pleasurable to cook at home. Now I rarely do anything else :)
The most game changing moment for me? Figuring out that you can chop up fresh herbs and freeze them...using them all year round and they still taste delicious!
My most baller kitchen move was learning to chiffonade basil by rolling and then slicing thin. Boy, does that make me look fancy. :)
Still working on my skills with yeast breads, I've only successfully made 'bricks' so far. But, for some reason my pizza dough always works out ok :)
Learning how to wield a sharp knife turned cooking from tedious drudgery to magic!