Welcome to The Building Blocks Kitchen
I'm Justin Wills - chef-owner of Restaurant Beck and Sorella on the Oregon coast, and two-time James Beard semifinalist.
Here's what frustrated me: home cooks follow recipes perfectly but get inconsistent results. Why? Recipes don't teach you why things work.
That's what this community fixes.
What You'll Learn:
Foundational techniques that make recipes make sense. Knife skills. Heat control. Building flavors. Stocks. Understanding ingredients. The building blocks that turn cooking into real confidence.
How It Works:
I'm here most days answering questions and sharing techniques. You'll get video deep-dives, written guides, and a community learning alongside you.
Get Started:
Head to Classroom for the foundations, then come to Community to share what you're working on.
Let's build something together.
— Justin