1.   Almost every experienced cook admits to finding a cooked packet of giblets in the neck cavity after having cooked a whole turkey for the first time.

2.   An experienced cook knows exactly what stingily means.

3.   And an informal survey of experienced home cooks, food writers, cookbook editors and authors and bookstore owners and buyers indicated that my experience is anything but unique.

4.   Duck is so difficult to roast badly that all experienced cooks seem to claim their procedure is the best.

5.   Even for experienced cooks, approaching the meat counter can be a prelude to bewilderment.

6.   Even experienced cooks can learn some lessons from this book.

7.   Experienced cooks usually remove the tough little hinge on one side of most scallops before cooking.

8.   Experienced cooks wrap each pan in an insulated strip, moistened and held fast with a pin to ensure even baking.

9.   Even experienced cooks are bound to be amazed, or at least reminded, at how so much can be done with so little.

10.   Having said all that, though, experienced home cooks know that you can produce great food that approaches the four-star restaurant level in the home kitchen.