pancake batter

so, its monday... this past weekend was my first time working pantry (its right next to the line). Gotta say that was different. Saturday was pretty busy - I learned a lot from working - sunday was pretty dead so they let me leave early. Its a lot more hectic and fast paced than doing prep work or working in a bakery.
It really reminds me of Angus Grille - except a bit busier. Oh yeah, I didn't really explain what working pantry means - well, basically I help the two other people on pantry make all the entries and deserts (mostly salads and deserts [some shrimp and oyster cocktails etc.]). There are a lot of details etc you have to get right for the presentation and composition of the food. But I gotta say - my two favorite deserts to make are the banana splits and the creme bruele... for both of those i get to caramelize sugar with a torch ^ ^.
Evidently i did pretty well, got some compliments from Zach - the chef there in the evenings, and the person teaching me - Niki. Gotta say knowing spanish helps - most of the people that work there are spanish and speak it a lot.
Was pretty tired from working so long - 11 pm mmmm. So glad I dont have to go to school in the mornings or go to site on monday anymore.
anywhy - this really gave me a look at what this is gonna be like, and i gotta say i am excited and interested - its tiring but fun as hell. One thing that was pointed out to me is that I work kinda slow at times just because I dont want to mess up - I dont have the confidence yet. But, the mess ups are inevitable, and you need to learn from em.
well... gonna write more later prolly, cheers

CAW!

muahahahahahah - so tired... decided to ride my bike to school the other day - was a bad idea since i ended up being out in the sun for like 4 hours straight...
anyway - really tired and busy this week - glad i have wed (today) off, cause gonna be busy pretty much the whole rest of the week
as i said before gonna be working 4-11pm sat and sun, i guess ive done pretty well for them to let me do more than prep this soon. gonna be interesting thats for sure... but man i know im gonna be tired after that! at least on monday i will have a little break - if i remember correctly they took me off monday on the schedule, so i wont have to get up early ^ ^, which is good, since im not a morning person.
anywho - gonna go relax while i have the time - will prolly write a lot either monday or sunday night
cheers

fooood

mmm... lots of reading to be done - have 3 books that i am reading at the same time... glad i can multi task neh? anyway - been pretty busy with assignments etc... i have stuff pretty balanced right now so im doin pretty well.
was talking with Bill today (head chef at mitchels) i should start working nights (maybe just once a week) on the weekends - hes gotta talk to some other people before its in stone and all, but i look forward to that. Prep work is pretty cool and all - but i wanna see some of the finishing stuff the "hot" kitchen.
time just seems to be flying by - but i gotta say i am enjoying myself right now - and i hope that everything stays this good.
oi... well, I'm off to go do some school work - 8pg paper comin up (gotta finish mah book too!)

- p.s. gonna make me some grilled cheese with bread from Omega <3
cheers

busy

oi... been really busy recently - havnt had time to blog. Started at Mitchel's this week - goin really well. Really different than what I'm used to but I gotta say its fun. When I get there the restaurant isn't open for buisness - everything is locked etc... only one chef is there and he lets me in - his name is Chris. Hes a pretty cool guy - just us two for a few hours till the rest of the people who work in the morning show up. Every morning fresh ingredients are delivered, and i gotta say there are lots of em.
I get to do new stuff every day pretty much - which is good because i am learning some good cooking skills from it. (had to temper some eggs the other day - havnt done that in a while - also learned how to skin tomatoes by boiling em then blanching them so the skin peels off). As many of you know I got my uniform recently - chef coat and striped pants - which makes me feel as if I'm really there as more than just an intern.
on a side note i may be working back at omega soon - been talking to Amy (not the teacher - the owner of the bakery) and she does want me to work there, they had two of their people quit recently so they are short staffed. I would really enjoy working there - it was enjoyable when i interned there.
on top of that ive been dealing with collage stuff - got into CSCC for their culinary program etc... now adays there just isnt enough time in one day to get everything done... but I'm managing
p.s. itouches = win
anywho - gonna go get some sleep - cheers

psst amy

actually - i didnt even know ameri'ca wasnt going to school today until after I called in so there =P got a friend to get my wallet - and called Mitchel's - Will be working mon tues and thurs from 7am to 10am.... and would be awesome if you could write me a recommendation letter thingy (due in a few weeks so you have some time i think)

oh yeah - will be starting on monday - so wont be in tomorrow (thurs) till 6th period

tues april 1

well... been a little while since I've posted >.> sorry bout' that.
anywho - did collage apps during spring break - went well - got into Columbus State for their culinary program... speaking of which, need to talk to amy bout' that (need to talk to Elane I think?)... need a few recommendation letters.
Speaking of which - went down to NMarket today after school to ask Amy (not the teacher - the baker) if she wouldn't mind writing me one - got into a long talk with her about different colleges and restaurants etc... was interesting and i got a lot of info. So... things with that seem to be going well.
On the other hand I seem to have misplaced my wallet... which has the card for Mitchel's number in it (among other things, such as money >.>) was gonna call em today after I got home (after lunch hours and before dinner so i could catch mr. chef - only to find that I didn't have it... bah... first time ive done that.
I think I know where I left it - and I hope its there when I check tomorrow so i can get ahold of people to work out the times for my walkabout...
Things really seem to be going by fast... and I think I'm changing to accommodate these things pretty well... I'm a lot different since I started my senior year and I'm pretty sure walkabout has had something to do with it. Unfortunately I never seem to have time to do anything anymore... I always seem to be busy with something... oh well, at least I'm enjoying it <3.
oh - and P.S. ... I'm getting me an ITouch <3 (getting Rica one too [shes helping to pay for it - but its gonna be a bday gift for her])... not happy about having to pay $800 tho =P
n e w a i have a good day people - hope to see everyone in a good mood tomorrow (everyone seems to be grumpy lately.. and I've been unusually happy... prolly cause winter is done with...) MUAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
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