Donnie Rhett Koonce is an ophthalmic assistant at Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates in North Carolina. Also an ophthalmic technician at the Charlotte Optometric Clinic, he is responsible for website design and maintenance, translating Spanish to English, and scheduling appointments. When away from work, Donnie Rhett Koonce pursues an interest in cooking, including creating new recipes.
Crafting your own recipe entails mustering creativity and optimism to make something delicious. Not every recipe will be noteworthy, but most likely will be worthwhile. With every attempt that doesn’t work out, you can learn to make changes to improve the meal’s next iteration.
Start with familiar recipes and make a few changes, such as certain ingredients or method of cooking. You can look to cookbooks, magazines, food blogs, and other cooking resources for proven cooking methods and ingredient quantities.
As you experiment, write the steps you will take down, or at least consider making notes on ingredient quantities that you use, so that you don’t forget what led to a successful result. Accept any mistakes you make, and reassure yourself that you’ll get it right with time.
Share your recipe with other people and listen to their comments to develop your thought processes and view things differently. Additionally, ask them to offer constructive feedback about flavors, textures, and overall technique.
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