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Temperature Measure Time Texture These are the four variables that must be recognized and related during the performance of an important act in human life. The act, cooking of course! I was first introduced formerly to the art of cooking by my mother just prior to moving into my new bachelor pad. I figured I would have to acquire the skill to cook amazing Haitian dishes like "diri avec sauce poi" and "boulettes" if I was to get over my home sickness for my mothers food. Unlike most sons belief that their mother cooks better than any other, in my case there is a special circumstance...namely, it is true! Okay, well I suffer from the same preference out of nepotism that most sons exhibit but my mother can really cook in the kitchen. I remember watching her prepare for a big cooking operation, the entire kitchen would be packed with items ready to be washed, cut, boiled and stewed and by the end, delivered to each plate a veritable symphony for the pallet. Beethoven in...