'Twas the Night Before Culinary School...

I have always had a passion for cooking. I started cooking very young when I had to learn how to fend for myself as well as my siblings. I think I inherited that passion through 2 people in my life. First and foremost my Granny. From ever since I can remember she was always cooking when I would visit. Sweets, breads, sweets, meats, sweets, you name it--all from scratch. Secondly my Dad. My Dad was always the best at coming up with his own recipes. A little of this, a little of that and Viola!! Oddly, it always turned out delicious-no matter what he made. I think that is where my creativity came from. I hope to utilize my past and creativity of having to make something out of nothing to better and perfect my cooking skills.

I have created this Blog for a few reasons. At first I thought it'd be a great way personally to keep track of what we make, and what I learn in class, kind of like a journal. But then I thought that I could share it with the rest of the cooking community. After all, you have to eat to survive so why not enjoy what you eat. So this Blog will be for me to share my Experiences, Recipes I enjoy, Techniques I learn to become a better Chef, and for me to post pictures of my wondrous creations. How fun will it be to look back on these when I graduate? Very Fun.

I start school tomorrow. I am very anxious to learn and feel like such a nerd because I have already cracked open my Cooking Instruction Book that is required for my class. I have already ordered my uniforms and knives. Before you know it I will be in the classroom. I am following my dreams to do something I love for the rest of my life. Can you perfect perfection?? :) We will surely see..

Quote of the Day

"I don't like food that's too carefully arranged; it makes me think
that the chef is spending too much time arranging and not enough time cooking.
If I wanted a picture I'd buy a painting."

-Andy Rooney