My name is Xavier Oregón, and this blog is my kitchen on the internet! As a classically trained cook, I have amassed quite a lot of knowledge that I’d like to share with you.

While I will share food recipes, that’s not what this blog will mainly focus on.

I want to teach you how to think about cooking in a more modular manner to see ingredients as a part of a puzzle or play around with them like a child would with LEGOs.

The name “Culinary Institute” might sound scary, but I promise to keep things simple and understandable even for those taking their first steps in the kitchen.

I’m really good at some things and rather mediocre at others. Thus I’ll stick to where I can add most value to you as a reader and let others keep you entertained in areas where I’m weak. English is also my second language, so apologies in advance. Here’s an overview of DO’s and DON’Ts that the Oregón’s Culinary Institute will be all about:

• ✅ Detailed introductions to essentials of cooking, baking, frying etc.
• ✅ Recommendations for tools like knives, pots, pans and other kitchenware.
• ✅ Simplifying cooking techniques and explaining them to a beginner friendly manner.
• ✅ Teaching you essential knife skills such as how to cut onions etc.
• ❌ Posting recipes apart from the occasional, very unique ones I’ve developed in-house.
• ❌ Covering any kind of cooking news or related aspects.

Lets dive a bit deeper into the core pillars that I intend to build on this blog. It’s a work in progress and all content is produced by me personally so your patience is appreciated. 😊