Yet another amazing day at culinary school! We learned some more safety and sanitation stuff, played with our thermometers and bleach (but not together.... yes, I'm a huge dork), and then went on a short little field trip to a restaurant supply store. It was so fun! There are several baking supply stores around Austin that I have heard about, but have not discovered yet. I'm not sure when I'll have a chance to seek them out, maybe next weekend.... its not like it matters though; I can't afford to buy anything anyways.
Tomorrow we practice knife skills!! Whoo! If I don't post for a while it probably means I lost a finger or two in all of my excitement. Oh dear.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Well, today was the day! My first day of culinary school. I have to admit that my exhaustion from this weekend (ACL!! but that's another post all together) almost overrode my excitement for today, but not to worry, as soon as I downed my first cup of coffee I was wide awake and ready to embrace it all.
I actually don't have too terribly much to report from today. The first 2 weeks we are covering safety and sanitation... kinda boring. I know it has to be done and that it is very important; it's just not the most fun thing in the world. The good news is that I did receive my pastry kit and books!! It was all too heavy to carry upstairs, so it's still sitting in my car. Pictures of all my goods will come soon.
It felt a bit odd going to work today so late in the afternoon; it's like my day was starting all over again. I think it's going to take a while to get used to this new schedule. I'm not exactly clear when the bakery is opening still, but that will start soon as well. It all feels a bit overwhelming, but I actually don't mind it at all; I'm just excited to finally be doing it all. I feel like I've been talking about starting school for so long it seems a bit odd now that it has actually started. I'm just happy that I am finally on my way. I feel like I've taken the first step toward truly pursuing my goals, and I can't wait to experience all that is to come!
I actually don't have too terribly much to report from today. The first 2 weeks we are covering safety and sanitation... kinda boring. I know it has to be done and that it is very important; it's just not the most fun thing in the world. The good news is that I did receive my pastry kit and books!! It was all too heavy to carry upstairs, so it's still sitting in my car. Pictures of all my goods will come soon.
It felt a bit odd going to work today so late in the afternoon; it's like my day was starting all over again. I think it's going to take a while to get used to this new schedule. I'm not exactly clear when the bakery is opening still, but that will start soon as well. It all feels a bit overwhelming, but I actually don't mind it at all; I'm just excited to finally be doing it all. I feel like I've been talking about starting school for so long it seems a bit odd now that it has actually started. I'm just happy that I am finally on my way. I feel like I've taken the first step toward truly pursuing my goals, and I can't wait to experience all that is to come!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
I made some delicious pumpkin spice brownies today! Go read about them on my recipe blog, The Food Knows!
Monday, September 22, 2008
I'm counting down the days until classes start! Is it weird that I'm excited to start but even more excited to be finished? I don't necessarily think that's a bad thing, but I know that I need to be content and fully present. I don't want to be so forward focused that I miss out on what's going on right now.
One thing that I am fully aware of right now is the fact that I am searching online for shoes that I don't want to buy. I need chef shoes for school, and to be completely honest and vain.... they are all ugly. I'm sorry if this offends anyone, but I have always been very against the horrid design of crocs. They are ugly and I hate them. I think little babies are the only people who should wear them, and only because all tiny baby shoes are cute. Am I right? Well, as always my words have come back to haunt me. For the past 45 minutes I have been looking through websites for shoes, and have discovered that crocs are the most affordable kitchen clogs I am going to find. I feel tempted to buy the $75 dollar birkis just so I don't have to buy crocs, but that's just my pride talking. I hate that I am forced to succumb to this fashion nitemare! Not that I'm incredibly fashionable to begin with, but that is beside the point. To make things worse I don't want to order them (just in case they don't come in time), so I will probably have to trek down to the crocs store in the outlet mall. I might throw up when I walk in.
On a more exciting note.... I need notebooks and such for class, so I got to go shopping for school supplies! I know it's strange, but I LOVE shopping for school supplies! I can't explain why. I've always been a quirky one. Sadly, I didn't really need too much; I bought a notebook and some yellow notepads. My school supply shopping spree only cost me $3. When I was in college I brought my laptop to class, but I think that may appear strange, so I've opted for good old pen and paper. I'll probably go home and type my notes up because I'm OCD like that, but I can't help that I like to be organized! I'm just rambling now, and procrastinating going to buy crocs. Blah. I guess I'm off to buy shoes.
One thing that I am fully aware of right now is the fact that I am searching online for shoes that I don't want to buy. I need chef shoes for school, and to be completely honest and vain.... they are all ugly. I'm sorry if this offends anyone, but I have always been very against the horrid design of crocs. They are ugly and I hate them. I think little babies are the only people who should wear them, and only because all tiny baby shoes are cute. Am I right? Well, as always my words have come back to haunt me. For the past 45 minutes I have been looking through websites for shoes, and have discovered that crocs are the most affordable kitchen clogs I am going to find. I feel tempted to buy the $75 dollar birkis just so I don't have to buy crocs, but that's just my pride talking. I hate that I am forced to succumb to this fashion nitemare! Not that I'm incredibly fashionable to begin with, but that is beside the point. To make things worse I don't want to order them (just in case they don't come in time), so I will probably have to trek down to the crocs store in the outlet mall. I might throw up when I walk in.
On a more exciting note.... I need notebooks and such for class, so I got to go shopping for school supplies! I know it's strange, but I LOVE shopping for school supplies! I can't explain why. I've always been a quirky one. Sadly, I didn't really need too much; I bought a notebook and some yellow notepads. My school supply shopping spree only cost me $3. When I was in college I brought my laptop to class, but I think that may appear strange, so I've opted for good old pen and paper. I'll probably go home and type my notes up because I'm OCD like that, but I can't help that I like to be organized! I'm just rambling now, and procrastinating going to buy crocs. Blah. I guess I'm off to buy shoes.
Friday, September 19, 2008
So, orientation was today and while it was very exciting and thrilling it was a bit of a let down. #1 They ran out of xs jackets, so I didn't get my full uniform. I got one pair of ugly black and white checkered pant and a neckerchief. #2 I didn't get my tool kit either. I wont get it until 2 weeks after class starts. Apparently we need to learn safety and sanitation before we handle knives and such. Hmmm. Aside from that it was wonderful! There seem to be a lot of nice people, and I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone better and work with them all.
Since not much happened today I don't have much to talk about, so I'll just end this post by saying Happy Birthday Tori! (my sister) I love you and I'm so happy that we get to hang out this weekend! Hooray for banana pudding!
Since not much happened today I don't have much to talk about, so I'll just end this post by saying Happy Birthday Tori! (my sister) I love you and I'm so happy that we get to hang out this weekend! Hooray for banana pudding!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Hello All!
So, I'm starting a new blog to exclusively document my experiences at the Culinary Academy of Austin. I hope to be able to share a lot of fun stories, recipes, photos, and everything I am learning along the way. Friday is orientation and I will be receiving my uniforms, books, and (what I'm most excited about) my pastry "tool box!" It's going to be like Christmas! I'll show you everything that's in it soon.
This blog will be a bit different than The Food Knows. If all goes well, my hope is that this little blog will one day morph itself into the official website for The Muffin Top Bakery and Cafe (fingers crossed). I've always been pretty strong-willed, and semi-successful in whatever I put my mind to, but this is a little different from everything I've ever done. My fear and pride have always been my biggest downfall, and quite honestly they have already begun to taunt me. What if I'm not good at this? What if I am making a huge mistake? Should I have just gone to grad school like most people? What if this is just a hobby and not a career? See what I mean? I can't let these kind of thoughts conquer me before I've even begun. All I can do is offer my best and give everything I have. I also have the added bonus of having the most amazing family! They truly are the best; they encourage and support me in everything I do. I know that they will be right by my side throughout this exciting time! Love you all!
So, I'm starting a new blog to exclusively document my experiences at the Culinary Academy of Austin. I hope to be able to share a lot of fun stories, recipes, photos, and everything I am learning along the way. Friday is orientation and I will be receiving my uniforms, books, and (what I'm most excited about) my pastry "tool box!" It's going to be like Christmas! I'll show you everything that's in it soon.
This blog will be a bit different than The Food Knows. If all goes well, my hope is that this little blog will one day morph itself into the official website for The Muffin Top Bakery and Cafe (fingers crossed). I've always been pretty strong-willed, and semi-successful in whatever I put my mind to, but this is a little different from everything I've ever done. My fear and pride have always been my biggest downfall, and quite honestly they have already begun to taunt me. What if I'm not good at this? What if I am making a huge mistake? Should I have just gone to grad school like most people? What if this is just a hobby and not a career? See what I mean? I can't let these kind of thoughts conquer me before I've even begun. All I can do is offer my best and give everything I have. I also have the added bonus of having the most amazing family! They truly are the best; they encourage and support me in everything I do. I know that they will be right by my side throughout this exciting time! Love you all!
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