The term mise en place is a common one in the kitchen (you say it fancy like: “Mi za Plaaas”). Essentially, it means “everything in its place”. Chefs use this as preparation for a smooth cooking process: all herbs and aromatics chopped/sliced/julienne and ready to go when the kitchen gets hot and busy: or prior to cooking, having your ingredients premeasured and in order. It makes the heavy lifting part of the cooking process a little less chaotic– making us less prone to fo