New Culinary Equipment

       Yesterday I got myself my supplies for my classes at my college. Now if you were thinking I would get the same stuff as everyone else, (calculators, notebooks, and pencils) then I'm afraid that you are wrong.When I got all this new equipment, I never thought I would take ownership of all the gadgets and tools inside the 2 sets I got. The first set is the knife set, a pretty simple set with a chefs knife, serrated knife, pairing knife and other little tools I need to use for food preparation. The second set is a pastry set. This set supplied with other tools that any baker would need. There was a whisk, measuring cups and spoons and a thermometer for the oven if needed; but there was also some tools that a baker would never use. One tool that seems confusing for a pastry chef is a peeler. I mean, I know that baker needs to use fruits and other non bread item ingredients for garnish but, i don't think a peeler is a tool of choice for baking importance. But if its in the kit, it has to be useful in some job that I might need in the future.

      Besides the kits, I also got some new cloths but not the kind that you would expect from your usual school entire. I got chef whites, chefs pants, chefs hat, apron, new shoes (I needed to special order them to have them in my size), and a neckerchief. Here's the thing that confuses me the most. Why does the culinary student need a neckerchief? Is it a symbol for an apprentice or some sort of tradition? What do you think? Leave a comment if you might know.

     When I got all of this equipment, I realize that the culinary field is more unique then any other job out there. True being a CEO has its benefit of being powerful and be wealthy; but in the culinary world, the apprentice can become the next big dog of the pack. That is what I think its so great about being a chef, anyone can become the best of the kitchen and everyone can be very supportive about what you do. You could be the best dish washer or the best grill cook for the team and the other chefs and cooks in the kitchen would know about that. It doesn't matter who has the bigger pay or the best perks. As long people know that you work hard for what you put out on the table, then you could become the next big thing.

    So if you have any opinions or any suggestions for recipes, then post a comment. Just remember to be truthful and not too harsh. Also check out my origin page about what I do. So, for now I'm going to live life as it is.