Dishes Galore!

It has been two days since I have updated my blog...I wanted to update yesterday but my new Slimnastics class kicked my behind right into bed last night. Before that, I had my first Nutrition class, which our Professor gave us our project information that we will working on at home the rest of the semester. I purposely took Nutrition at the same time I am taking my Basic Food Prep so I can become more knowledgeable about food and its benefits while I'm exposed to it each week. I'm sure it'll work out fantastically.

Today I had my very first Food Prep class. This is the class I have once a week for about 6 hours in one day. We went over our syllabus and materials needed, as well as kitchen policies. My favorite thing I received was our course schedule which I'll type up later on for those wanting to follow me week by week.

After all those things ^^^we took a tour of the new facility! There are 2 new, state of the art 'teaching' kitchens and enough room that each student has their own workspace. There is a restaurant in the front of the building that will be open Wednesdays and Thursdays so the advanced students (I'll be in that class next semester) can practice their cooking skills for the general public. On Wednesdays, the kitchen will be serving Casual Dining and will be open to the general public. Then on Fridays, the kitchen will be serving Fine Dining for reservations only. I can post more information later as I learn it if ya'll are interested.

Now why oh why did I name this post Dishes Galore?? Well, since you asked...we are in a completely new building this year and with that comes ALL NEW DISHES.  Now imagine getting every dish you have in your kitchen, times like 100 since this is a COOKING SCHOOL, now clean them, because that's what I did for 4 hours today! Pots, bowls, silverware, trays, pans, whatever dish is made in this world, we washed it! Haha... I can't believe I survived. In the end- I know it had to be done and I was more than happy to pull my weight and most importantly, I made some new friends that I think will last all semester if not longer. I don't really mind doing dishes after all.

For those who were wanting to know what I'd actually learn in this course, here is my Student Learning outcomes, according to the syllabus (which I'm so so so so excited about!) 

1. Demonstrate skills in knife, tool and equipment handling, and operate equipment safely and correctly.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in dry and moist heat cooking methods.
3. Produce a variety of food products applying principles of food handling and preparation.
4. Implement professional standards in food production.

I have kind of figured how I would do my blog...After each week I will update it on what I learn along with any recipes I find useful. Please feel free to ask questions that you may have or add anything interesting.

Quote of the Day

"The best time to plan a book is while you're doing the dishes."

-Agatha Christie

This is inside of the advanced kitchen...more photos to follow.