One of the requirements of culinary school is to work between 22-28 hours during the 14 week course. I signed up for 3 different events, the first one being the brunch, Oct 5, at the school. People can call in for reservations or just come to the school. I showed up at 7 AM, not […]
Week 5 October 4, 2008 Who knew that after sampling 22 different starch preparations that the preparation of various starches makes a big difference in taste. I learned that mashed potatoes made with steamed yukon gold potatoes taste much, much better than mashed potatoes made with boiled Russet potatoes. Steamed corn is more flavorful than […]
I wish I had taken a photo of my face when I heard our assignment today. We were given a stack of papers with recipes for the following:Pan-fried trout with toasted garlicBrennan’s red-wine and mushroom sauceBasic simmered riceRoast Cornish game hen with wild rice stuffingCountry Braised chickenTomato concasseTeriyaki salmon with pineapple-papaya salsaWe were told to […]
Although this food in this photo may not look that appetizing to you, trust me, it was delicious. For major cooking techniques we learned to sear, saute, pan-fry, grill, roast, deep fry, braise, poach, simmer and steam. We had to grill pork, roast chicken legs, braise chicken thighs, sear a pork chop, pan fry […]
Week 2: Mise en place and Stock: (and knife skills practice) In cooking everything has a place and must be in the right place before you start cooking. I guess that’s why Rachel Ray always gathers up her giant armful of stuff and brings it to the counter before she starts cooking. I always just […]
Wearing the chef uniform for the first time was quite an experience, but following all the instructions in the first 5 hour class was even more challenging. They don’t fool around at the school. I hadn’t heard so many rules since Air Force basic training, and that was in 1973 when I was 19. Within […]
I attended orientation last week and received my chef coat, text book, and policy manual that sounds a lot like military boot camp–no jewelry, no nail polish, no earrings, and no cell phone AND always be 100% in uniform while at the school. I will be going every Saturday for the next 14 weeks and […]
I have decided to enroll in the Culinary School of Fort Worth. The school offers a professional culinary arts program consisting of five 15 week courses. At the end of the year and a half I will recieve a culinary certificate if I complete all the requirements. If I decide to take the pastry arts […]