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Basic Food Preparation with Chef Tom SmallThis program is designed for the novice in the kitchen, or for someone who wants to brush up on their culinary skills. Basic Food Preparation concentrates on tips and techniques. How to select and prepare the very best ingredients so that we get a recipe that works every time we make it. Learn how to cut, chop, slice, dice, mince, julienne, blanch, clean, debone, braise, roast, saut, boil, fry, poach and more! These are the basics, the foundations of
This program is designed for the novice in the kitchen, or for someone who wants to brush up on their culinary skills. Basic Food Preparation concentrates on tips and techniques. How to select and prepare the very best ingredients so that we get a recipe that works every time we make it. Learn how to cut, chop, slice, dice, mince, julienne, blanch, clean, debone, braise, roast, sauté, boil, fry, poach and more! These are the basics, the foundations of cooking, which you can adapt to a variety of different situations.Gaining knowledge of basic methods combined with practice and experience will result in success in the kitchen. Learn how to select and prepare fruits and vegetables, cook chicken several different ways, how to pan sear a steak, many ways to prepare eggs, sauces and even homemade mayonnaise. The preparation is what's important. How we actually do things and the steps involved gives the viewer a better understanding of what goes into a delicious meal, which will lead to success in the kitchen.
Executive Chef Tom Small's culinary expertise has been acquired at some of the finest restaurants in California and Washington including Smitty's Grill, TAPS Fish House, San Antonio Winery and Armondos. He also spent several years cooking on private vintage rail cars traveling all over the country. Tom Small grew up in Southern California, where he received his inspiration for cooking from his mom.
Originally, he pursued a piano performance degree and though he continues to play the piano and sing regularly, he was drawn into the restaurant business thru his love of food and a passion for entertaining.
Tom has a diverse culinary background including education, development and journalism in addition to his management in the kitchen. He teaches a number of cooking classes and writes frequent culinary articles. He has a passion for local and seasonal products as well as a firm foundation in technique and classical cuisine. 120 minutes.
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Sturdy umbrella base
Sturdy umbrella base. Heavy duty and should not blow over in the wind. Will hold up for years.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2026
★★★★★ 5
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It is very sturdy, you can fill it with water or sand, easy to move around and the perfect base for any patio umbrella. I love it
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Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2026
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Sturdy umbrella base
It’s really nice and sturdy umbrella base with wheels. The wheels make it easier to move wherever you want. Very easy to set up.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Exactly what I was looking for
These are exactly what I needed. I like the fact that you fill them with water so at the end of the season, I just emptied them and take them to my shed for storage. I also like that they have wheels on the bottom that rolls my umbrella around anywhere. They’re well with the money.
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Love these. My dogs are aggressive chewing and these last the longest.
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