WEEK 6, 7, 8, 9 (Can you tell I’ve been busy?!)
FINALLY, I am trying to get caught up on this blog! Life has taken on a frantic pace!! To borrow a cliché, “When it rains it pours.” When I decided to take culinary school, it was because I was not being challenged at work, and my workload was also very manageable. Now with some really large productions going full speed at Citizen Pictures, I am suddenly in demand at my day job, meanwhile trying to stay academically on top of my game at school! I had a great opportunity to go to LA to work on the new Giada show (doing accounting…maybe one day I will be cooking, behind the scene, on a show.) I also got to catch up with my dear friends back home.
Week 6 was Pastry Week. Quite possibly my favorite week. We learned the basic pastry techniques of making dough: pate frisee, pate brisee, pate a choux, brioche. I’ve never considered myself a baker (more out of necessity due to the carbs)…but I may have a new passion.
Week 7 was Mid –Terms. Yes, I am 37, and doing mid-terms. Quite possibly my least favorite week. I stressed out, and second guessed myself too much during the practical. I produced the same menu for friends just days before to rave reviews, but I can say having 2 chefs watch your every move is rather nerve racking. Lesson learned. Stop second guessing- go with my instincts in the kitchen…they’ve always been good to me!
Week 8 was Seafood week. Admittedly, not so fun for me due to allergies, but we made beautiful, colorful menus, thanks to guest Chef John Platt from Q’s. As a result of my mid-term reviews, and my busy work schedule, I've decided that something has got to give! I am going to just have fun and really soak it up at school and take some of the pressure off myself.
Week 9 was Wine and Cheese Tasting on Monday (my specialty), and then two nights of breakfast. Is there really anything better than breakfast for dinner? I am still in heaven today from the yummy brioche bread pudding, topped with bananas foster, and Manuel’s delectable chilaquiles. My resolve to have some fun has certainly worked. This week was great ☺
Week 6 was Pastry Week. Quite possibly my favorite week. We learned the basic pastry techniques of making dough: pate frisee, pate brisee, pate a choux, brioche. I’ve never considered myself a baker (more out of necessity due to the carbs)…but I may have a new passion.
Week 7 was Mid –Terms. Yes, I am 37, and doing mid-terms. Quite possibly my least favorite week. I stressed out, and second guessed myself too much during the practical. I produced the same menu for friends just days before to rave reviews, but I can say having 2 chefs watch your every move is rather nerve racking. Lesson learned. Stop second guessing- go with my instincts in the kitchen…they’ve always been good to me!
Week 8 was Seafood week. Admittedly, not so fun for me due to allergies, but we made beautiful, colorful menus, thanks to guest Chef John Platt from Q’s. As a result of my mid-term reviews, and my busy work schedule, I've decided that something has got to give! I am going to just have fun and really soak it up at school and take some of the pressure off myself.
Week 9 was Wine and Cheese Tasting on Monday (my specialty), and then two nights of breakfast. Is there really anything better than breakfast for dinner? I am still in heaven today from the yummy brioche bread pudding, topped with bananas foster, and Manuel’s delectable chilaquiles. My resolve to have some fun has certainly worked. This week was great ☺
Heidi
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