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Sorry I've been M.I.A. for a bit. I kept on waiting to get a good chunk of time to do an update but one never came. I don't know when I'll get another chance so this one is a doozy. I also forgot how much studying is actually involved in being a student and frankly it feels a bit odd to trudge out to a coffee shop with text books and index cards. I'm sure that I'll get used to it soon.
All ready my sanitation class is making me a bit gun shy about eating out. A cohort of mine invited me to a fundraiser for her dance group and I was wary about eating the food they had for sale after spending the afternoon yesterday studying foodborne pathogens. I believe that this will only get worse before it gets better.
We finally got to cook this week, instead of the continuous chopping of vegetables that we did last week. I made a roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and ratatouille in my "hot foods" class and a baguette and some rolls in my baking class. We also made pizza dough to use for next week. Honestly, everything was pretty bland and I wasn't the only person to think so. We were supposed to make it exactly as the Chef told us so I didn't even try to fiddle around with spices, herbs and the like. It was fun to actually cook but I've roasted a chicken before. Though, goddess help them, there were a few who hadn't.
I'm doing pretty well on learning people's names. I see almost everyone a few days a week. That helps a lot, so do the names everyone has embroidered on their chef jackets. My favorite part so far about school is seeing people from school out and about in town. S.B. is a fairly small city and its inevitable to bump into someone you know most time. At the Farmer's Market yesterday, I saw a fellow student and at the bakery we go to for breakfast we saw a couple that we met at a party a month ago.
Next week is Rosh Hashannah (Jewish New Year) and we're having a dinner party to celebrate that and the changing of the seasons, so I'll give some info about what we're making soon. 'Til then.
All ready my sanitation class is making me a bit gun shy about eating out. A cohort of mine invited me to a fundraiser for her dance group and I was wary about eating the food they had for sale after spending the afternoon yesterday studying foodborne pathogens. I believe that this will only get worse before it gets better.
We finally got to cook this week, instead of the continuous chopping of vegetables that we did last week. I made a roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and ratatouille in my "hot foods" class and a baguette and some rolls in my baking class. We also made pizza dough to use for next week. Honestly, everything was pretty bland and I wasn't the only person to think so. We were supposed to make it exactly as the Chef told us so I didn't even try to fiddle around with spices, herbs and the like. It was fun to actually cook but I've roasted a chicken before. Though, goddess help them, there were a few who hadn't.
I'm doing pretty well on learning people's names. I see almost everyone a few days a week. That helps a lot, so do the names everyone has embroidered on their chef jackets. My favorite part so far about school is seeing people from school out and about in town. S.B. is a fairly small city and its inevitable to bump into someone you know most time. At the Farmer's Market yesterday, I saw a fellow student and at the bakery we go to for breakfast we saw a couple that we met at a party a month ago.
Next week is Rosh Hashannah (Jewish New Year) and we're having a dinner party to celebrate that and the changing of the seasons, so I'll give some info about what we're making soon. 'Til then.
Labels: Back to School
posted by Meredith at 9:32 AM
2 Comments:
Meredith, I was at a grocery store today and they had an apron for sale that was hilarious. You know those jackets they put over you when you are getting X rays at the dentist? Imagine one of those with straps and buckles like a jansport backpack. Fully equipped with three cooking utensils large enough for BBQ use, two large salt and pepper containers, and a plush oven mit. I wanted to take a picture for you but I was sure the cashier would have been unhappy! Well, I cant blame the design on the Uruguayans. It was made in China!!
i feel the same way about what im learning in sanitation.
i cant wait to come to your din din on Sabado! yay!
poor shame, you've instructed me to eat lots.
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