Mise en place

Mise en place means everything in its place.  This is technique where you prepare all of your ingredients before you start cooking. Measuring out your spices and oils and placing them in small dishes, chopping all of the veggies and arranging them in the order you will be cooking them. Getting everything prepared so when it's time to start cooking, you aren't rushing around trying to find the Coconut Vinegar you are sure you have on hand but cannot find. Taking time to get organized will save you time (and stress!). And it looks beautiful to see everything organized, prepped and ready to be cooked and assembled.