Culinary Bliss

   So far, I finally got the chance to show my skills in the class. In my baking class, we get to finally go into the bakery and get cooking or baking to say the least. We were divided into groups of three and we learned how to scale the ingredients and learn how to use the equipment. We also learned about the creaming method, straight dough method and the muffin method. Apparently, when you over mix, you can get tunneling and your baked goods could be hard as a hockey puck.

 During the class, me and my team made biscuits, practically the same kind that you make in your high school home economics class, but they turned out perfectly and we get a chance to take home some of our product. Then during the end of class, I had the job of "Sanitation Manager for a day." I was feel just as powerful as Anthony Bourdain did when he ran Les Halles about 10 years ago. After words, my other class mates were impressed with my determination and I left feeling proud, but something tells me that things would just get harder from here.

    Earlier, I got the chance to make my famous "Betty Davis Eyes," and some grilled shrimp skewers with peanut sauce for this labor day party and everyone loved it.  Speaking of which, its time for today's tip.

      Tip: When making appetizers for a party, keep it simple. A good simple appetizer is home-made chex mix or grapes covered in goat cheese. (Betty Davis Eyes)

    Toady's clue for "The Mystery Restaurant Challenge," is something of a dosey. "This is the kind of thing that you regularly see in Ireland but it has the elegance of French fine dinning." So with that I must bid you a-do. Also if you want to leave a comment and you cant comment on the page look at the contact info link to find out about other ways to contact me.