What Abigail Did That Summer (Rivers of London, #5.3)

by Ben Aaronovitch

Simon’s mum cooks exactly the same way my mum does. Banging pots and pans about as if she’s angry with the ingredients and is daring them to fight her.

Isn't that the proper way of cooking? The meal won't know what you expect of it if you don't threaten it a bit.