This is going to be your one-stop shop for “A DAY IN THE LIFE OF CULINARY SCHOOL”.
After 9 years in Technology, I decided it was time to finally pursue my passion. So that’s just what I’m doing and you get to follow along and live life in my shoes!
The dream is to be a Culinary Director at a winery. Wish me luck!
I know, I have a whole month to catch up on. Since International class, I had Advanced Garde Manger, and now i’m down in my restaurant practical. Today is my final final black box test at 12:30 today so I actually had the morning off.
I’ll let you know how that all goes, but the good [...]
Region: China, Japan
Soup: Hot & Sour Soup
App: Sushi Roll with Salmon, Salmon Nigiri
Salad: Snow Peas and Tomato Sushi
Entree: Seared Beef Filet and Red Onion Sushi
Dessert: Rice Pudding
Drink: Oolong Tea
Region: Indonesia, Thai, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, Pakistan
Since John’s Mom is from Vietnam, we focused on that theme, but I did my favorite Lumpia from the Phillipines which remind me of my old roommate Cecile who’s from there and made them for me.
Soup: Beef Pho
App: Lumpia
Salad: Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Entree: Banh Xao
Dessert: Tapioca Pearls in Coconut Cream
Drink: [...]
Region: North America, Central America, Caribbean, South America
Theme: Mexico
Soup: Tortilla Soup
App: Guacamole
Salad: Caribbean Fruit Salad
Entree: Mole Poblano (Chicken in Chocolate Sauce)
Dessert: Vanilla Ice Cream with Mango and Chili Powder
Drink: Coffee with Cinammon, Clove and Orange Zest
My team is myself, Justin, John and John
Region: North and South Europe
Soup: Acordas
App: Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Salad: We mistakingly made a Caeser forgetting that it’s from Mexico and not the region we were in today. It was hilarious
Entree: Paella, which I did with clams, mussels, chorizo and chicken
Drink: Sangria
Dessert: Orange Mousse