From a culinary point of view, I became aware of different types of foods that I never heard about, learned the health benefits of different foods and how pairing them with other foods and using a specific cooking method may increase their health benefits. Also, how to use oil and spices and herbs, as well as accent cooking liquid to enhance flavors in food that otherwise may taste bland.
From a personal development point of view, I realized one of my goals, which was to understand what I was doing in the kitchen when cooking, to have an idea of what I was doing and why, rather than just follow my gut which without a guidance/basic concepts to follow not always provide a nice result.
Humberto Lopez-Mata
Chef Diploma – 2021
