The Financial Mise-en-Place: Mastering the Art of Economic Preparation In professional culinary arts, there is a sacred concept known as mise-en-place. Translating roughly to "everything in its place," it is the philosophy that separates a chaotic, stressful home cook from a master chef. Before the fire is lit or the first cut is made, the chef arranges their ingredients, sharpens their knives, and organizes their station. They do this because they know that...