When I was a child I use to watch Julia Childs on TV. I spent hours in my grandmothers kitchen, watching her cook and reading her recipes and cook books. And after years of struggling to find my calling. Bouncing from career to career feeling empty and un-insprired. I decided to follow my dream, my calling, my passion and go to culinary school. So this is the start to a journal, that I can write in, write down my experiences, both good and bad. I can post recipes that I want to share. This also will give me a way to look back on things and reflect on what worked and what didn't. And to see where my life has taken me. This is also a way to share with my family and loved ones on what is going on in my culinary life.
So I will begin here. I started school back on May 21, 2007. A lot has gone on so far. I have been through basic skills, much of which I already knew, but was able to learn a lot still and hone some of the basics.
From there we move on to Butchery. That I loved. Everything from learning how to fillet fish to preparing a tenderloin, to breaking down and butching a whole pig. I learned enough that I will never buy unprepared meat again, I will just buy the basic cuts and prep the rest myself.
From there we went to Garde Manger, which is cold food prep. I loved learning how to make Canepes and forced meat. A lot of this will come in handy when I cater a private party here and there.
From there we went to Bakery and Pastry. Well, what can I say.......sweets, sweets and more sweets. I have to say, I really excelled in this class, thought I wouldn't like it, but oh so much the different. I loved making sorbets and cakes and souffles.....yummy....then on to....
Contemporary Cooking....this was interesting and very challenging. I love cooking with heavy cream and cheeses and meats and glutens and eggs......well not in this class. Everything from vegan to octo-lavo to macrobiotics. I did learn quite a bit and will be able to apply this when it comes to creating specific diets for my diners.
So, that is where I am now......for the next few weeks it is on to the business classes and wine appreciation...so, I will update more soon, and post some picutres.
bon apetit..
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I found your blog when you joined the Daring Bakers. You're relatively local, and you're living my dream. If I were twenty years younger and my body could take the stress of a commercial kitchen, I'd be right there alongside you. I look forward to following your journey vicariously.
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