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We found 17 Reddit comments about The 4-Hour Chef: The Simple Path to Cooking Like a Pro, Learning Anything, and Living the Good Life. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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17 Reddit comments about The 4-Hour Chef: The Simple Path to Cooking Like a Pro, Learning Anything, and Living the Good Life:

u/chunkyice · 19 pointsr/Cooking

turn on the stove.

in all seriousness, four hour chef would be a great start for you, it doesn't only teach recipes but also theories and pairings while teaching you learning and memorizing techniques and so much more.

u/gentleViking · 3 pointsr/asktrp

I'm currently in Monk Mode myself. I'm probably only going for at most a 3mo. term at this (Started Dec. 1st). It sounds like you have a good plan. I'm focusing on the following things:

  • Meditating: the best way to re-program your brain IMO ("Wherever you go there you are")
  • Teaching myself Jazz piano
  • Diet (Here's my diet)
  • Fitness (Here's my fitness bible)
  • Career Development (This)
  • Productivity & Time Management (too many books to mention, OP PM me if you want this list)
  • Not watching Porn & Masturbating less frequently (Highly recommended /r/NoFap)
  • No Alcohol

    For learning to cook I highly recommend this book.

    For addressing approach anxiety I recommend The Rules of the Game.

    This is an excellent book on habit change. (OP this is how you start to break down those "masturbatory" habits)

    Also, Monk Mode is basically an exercise in stoicism. This book is awesome.


    Since you'll have plenty of time to read here are some other Books I recommend:
    "No More Mr. Nice Guy"
    "Models: Attracting Women Through Honesty"
    "The Talent Code"
    "Man's Search for Meaning"
    "Flow"

    Final thoughts OP. 6 months is definitely a worthy goal however studies show that 90 days is usually what it takes to create new habits and routines. You have to be consistent though. Just food for thought.


    (Edit: I suck at formatting)




u/funyunsgood · 2 pointsr/EatCheapAndHealthy

The Flavor Bible is a great resource and so is this chart from the [Four Hour Chef] (http://www.amazon.com/The-4-Hour-Chef-Learning-Anything/dp/0547884591)

u/Beznet · 2 pointsr/suggestmeabook

Don't be fooled by the name, Tim Ferriss's "The 4-Hour Chef" . He basically uses cooking as a mechanism to guide you on this path of deconstructing the learning patter to anything in the most effective way possible. He actually is good friends with Josh W. and did a podcast with him

u/vom1tcom1t · 2 pointsr/food

I actually took the recipe from Tim Ferriss's 4 Hour Chef!

u/Greystorms · 2 pointsr/Cooking

Hey there,

I think the best place to start is just by doing/practicing. The 4-hour Chef by Tim Ferris might be helpful for learning various cooking techniques. Also, if you're celiac, then looking up various paleo cookbooks would be helpful as well, because paleo is inherently gluten-free. I personally really like Well Fed and The Paleo Approach Cookbook. You can also find a ton of great paleo recipes online for free - look up The Paleo Mom and the Paleo Parents websites.

u/inconceivable_orchid · 2 pointsr/loseit

Use MyFitnessPal as others have suggested. Keep a paper journal (Moleskine or one of those .99 composition notebooks, whatever) if that helps; whichever you can commit to better.

Eat CONSCIOUSLY. Most people eat so many grams of sugar and carbs without thinking about it that just knowing roughly how much you're eating can help to curb that nasty habit.

Eat things that are more fulfilling and nutrient dense - vegetables are your best friend, even if you have to slather them in cheese/butter to get yourself to enjoy them at first.

Cutting down on sugar will be immensely beneficial. It's an addiction. Treat it like an addiction. Consuming sugars and carbs trigger reactions in our brains very similar to consuming drugs. It's scary. Once you break your addiction to sugar/carbs you'll start finding that you no longer have a taste for things that are loaded with either of those things.

Read books like The 4 Hour Chef and The 4 Hour Body.

Do yourself a favor and keep reading this subredditt as well as places like /r/progresspics ; know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. It's not going to be an easy journey, but you can absolutely do it. It took you many years to get to this point, and it's not too late to live a healthy life where walking long distances isn't a daunting task. You'll be able to run and play with your son.

Speaking of your son, try your best to instill good habits in him. Fast food is bad. If you don't have the time to cook dinner, choose healthier "fast food" options like Chipotle WITHOUT THE SHELL, Boston Market WITHOUT the stuffing, sweet potatoes, cornbread, desserts. Encourage him to go outside and play, join a sports team, and not allow him to get on a path to obesity and bad health.

Desserts should be for special occasions only - however, you don't have to constantly tell yourself no. If you're absolutely craving something and find yourself thinking about nothing else, go ahead and have a bite of something sweet. Portion control and self restraint are key here.

Do not buy unhealthy foods. If it's in your house, you're going to eat it at some point.

Don't buy into the "low fat = good for you" marketing. Fat is fine. It's those carbs and sugars that are your enemy when consumed in excess.

You're so overweight right now that you could find the pounds melting off at a very quick rate if you change your habits.

If you can't commit to eating cleanly 100%, that's okay. Start out with easy stuff like no soft drinks - if you want, drink diet soda instead to make it easier. The chemicals in there aren't ideal but they're a hell of a lot better than the loads of sugar in regular soda.

I could go on and on. It's a wonderful thing that you're reaching out for help. Remember that you're never alone. If you need some help with motivation or advice, there are people here that will always be around.

Also, last but certainly not least - see a doctor. I'm not a doctor so the advice I've given you is not to be taken as such. I know it may be difficult, but it's important that you know where you stand as far as your heart etc. are concerned. You don't want to over strain yourself or injure yourself from exercising beyond your body's current limits.

Keep with it.

You can do this.

u/kimjackie · 2 pointsr/Cooking



Sources that I really like:

  • Brother Green Eats - two brothers teaching you the basics and some cool stuff like frugality
  • 4 Hour Chef - so much more than just a cooking book, Tim Ferriss is known to distill tough subject into manageable chunks. I've gifted this book to my friends that got into cooking. (You can find a second-hand copy for yourself under $10). Huge books and awesome pictures and explanation.
  • Kitchen Karate used to had a Meal Prep where Casey (the founder) taught how to cook without recipes. Sadly the course was taken offline but he has this cool 5-course Meal.
u/Ajegwu · 2 pointsr/IWantToLearn

Try this book

http://www.amazon.com/The-4-Hour-Chef-Learning-Anything/dp/0547884591

It uses cooking as the main example when teaching you to learn anything quickly.

u/Patternsonpatterns · 2 pointsr/cookingforbeginners

I'm a fan of Tim Ferriss, his "learn how to cook" book is something I consult like an encyclopedia.

Other than that, being a bachelor who actually likes shopping I'll wander around in a supermarket until I find something that catches my eye then just google a recipe for it. God bless the internet.

Also, having heard interviews with Alton Brown I trust that guy's knowledge. If I google a recipe and there's an AB one and ten other ones, I generally go for his.

u/ihaveplansthatday · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I always read your name in my head the way that Pikachu says his name. SqueakaCHOOOO. Anyway...

Hi, I'm Jac! There are two things in life that I'm really passionate about: food and animals. I would spend my day reading cookbooks, creating new recipes, and playing with animals if I could. I love music and am known for knowing the lyrics to basically every song. I like to do anything that is a creative outlet: nail art, drawing, painting (although I'm not very good at this yet), photoshop, photography, and once again - cooking/baking. The only video game I'm really into is The Sims. hahah. I also love to read and devour books when I get them. I LOVE coffee, tea, chocolate, anything purple, and glitter. I also ramble a lot... can you tell?!

This fits me the best because I'm a foodie and self-taught chef.

u/RockInTheSea · 1 pointr/IWantToLearn

http://www.amazon.com/The-4-Hour-Chef-Learning-Anything/dp/0547884591/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368200006&sr=8-1&keywords=4+hour+cookbook

I've heard very good things about that book, and concerning money, as mentioned elsewhere in this thread, when u use vegetables as your main part of a meal its pretty easy to get a cheap meal, at least cheaper than all the frozen pizza and other crap

u/Ashifyer · 1 pointr/IWantToLearn

I recently bought The 4-Hour Chef and it's pretty amazing. Not only does he teach you to cook in minimal time but I'm using his technique to learn a new language quickly. Highly recommended (1,348 reviewers can't be wrong).

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/SanJose

Unless you're looking to meet people you don't need to take cooking classes. Check out 4 Hour Chef by Tim Feriss it's seriously one of the best books out there for learning cooking techniques. Once you've gone through that you'll pretty much be able to cook anything well. I went through a few of the recipes and technique sections to brush up on some skills and have been able to apply them to other recipes across the board.

I've heard great things about BJJ, still need to check it out one of these days, any suggestions on places to check out in SJ?

u/NonCogitoErgoSum · 1 pointr/Suomi

Itse aloitin salsa tms. latinalaiset tanssit, jonka kautta oma missi löytyi. Vaikka en tanssista pidä juuri laisinkaan, huomasin että harrastuksesta kuin harrastuksesta oppi kyllä tykkäämään, kunhan jaksaa syventyä sen yksityiskohtiin, tango, jooga, crossfit, neulonta, kokkaus... nyt sujuu kaikki, tästä kirjasta löytyi hyviä neuvoja miten.

Niin paitsi sodoku, ääliöiden hommaa...

u/mg21202 · 1 pointr/MBA

Sure, I’d be happy to share.

I’ve only selected courses for semesters 1 & 2 for now. If there’s interest, I can update my list later on.

To give some context, my intention is to specialize in International Trade at the level of small to medium sized business. So while these first couple semesters are pretty standard business fundamentals, in semester 4 you’ll notice I start to choose courses based on developing specific skill sets that are applicable to my objectives.

I’ve ignored several courses which would be important for someone looking to get a complete and well rounded business education, but don’t seem critical for my goals.

Some courses I’ve skipped: Ethics (lol), Information Systems, Project Management, Calculus, Econometrics, Corporate Finance, Political Economics, Cyber Security, Human Resources.

Okay, on to the curriculum...


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Academic Foundations (Optional Prep Courses)


I am about to embark on a lengthy 1-2yr education so for me it makes sense to brush up on academics skills as force multipliers for my efforts later on. This section is totally optional though and not part of any business school curriculum.

Academic Foundations - Memory & Effective Learning


Courses:

u/Tom_N_Haverford · 1 pointr/cookingforbeginners

I'd add The 4-Hour Chef to the sidepanel/FAQ section. Its written for beginners to cooking!
http://www.amazon.com/The-4-Hour-Chef-Learning-Anything/dp/0547884591