Cooking

I won't go into the definition of cooking here but will instead mention the many different possibilities within the realm of cooking. Outside of preparing and cooking food, you can also consider baking, food presentation, cocktail/mocktail creation, or even food art. 

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Cooking is a universal skill and practice, although it varies from culture to culture. Although it is a necessity for survival, it can also be seen as a creative practice. Look at any contemporary restaurant's plating and presentation and you will see that cooking isn't merely something that's done out of necessity, but is something to be admired and enjoyed. As with any creative practice, the difficulty, cost, and degree of control will vary largely depending on which materials and techniques you're using. Some forms of cooking are more free-form and involve less structure or guidelines, whereas other forms of cooking demand a high degree of precision.

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There are many opportunities for creativity in the cooking process, both within the cooking itself, and with the presentation of the dish. Similar to how a painter may frame their painting afterward, a cook may frame their creations as well.