Core Principles
Stove Philosophy is the ancient art of enduring heat, waiting patiently, and accepting that some things just need to simmer.
Core Principle I
You cannot control the burner of fate, only how you respond to it. When life turns up the heat, do not flee the kitchen. Stand firm, adjust your temperature settings, and remember: even the greatest meals require discomfort. Also, maybe a potholder.
Core Principle II
Preparation is everything. The hasty chef who throws ingredients into a cold pan achieves only disappointment. So too must you preheat your mind before facing the day's challenges. Rushing leads to sticking, both in pans and meetings.
Core Principle III
Add salt at the right moment, not before, not after. Timing matters. Patience is not weakness—it is knowing when something needs five more minutes, even when you're hungry now and eyeing the chips.
Core Principle IV
The toast is blackened. The soup has boiled over. Lamenting changes nothing. Scrape what can be salvaged, learn, and move forward. Dwelling on culinary disaster only ensures the next course also burns.