Mastering the Fear of Cooking

Mastering the Art of Fearless Cooking

By Cara Birnbaum
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the July 2007 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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Cara Birnbaum attempts to cook a four course meal and master her fear of cooking at the same time.

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