| Δ0 | double-boiling delicate sauces itself | double-boiling hollandaise, double-boiling a custard-based sauce |
| Δ1 | other gentle indirect-heat techniques for sauces and creams | melting chocolate over a water bath, warming a bearnaise over steam, tempering egg-based custard over hot water |
| Δ2 | other gentle moist-heat cooking techniques generally | steaming vegetables, poaching eggs, sous vide cooking, gently simmering soup |
| Δ3 | other common everyday cooking methods | baking bread, roasting vegetables, grilling meat, pan-frying eggs |
| Δ4 | kitchen equipment and tools unrelated to cooking method | cutting boards, knife sharpeners, dishwashers, food storage containers |
| Δ5 | everyday household topics unrelated to cooking | laundry detergent, car oil changes, garden watering schedules, home wifi routers |