It’s no surprise, but weeks 9 and 10 were full of many fun experiences and tasty dishes. There were at least two days that I declared, “this is my favorite dish we’ve made,” only to be trumped by a dish two days later- “ok you guys, I lied, THIS is my favorite dish we’ve made…
Weeks 7 & 8- Workshop Days!
Happy weekend, friends and family! I hope you all had a great week! I am so glad it’s the weekend because I’m not sure I had another 6-hr cooking day left in me. In the past 2 weeks, my San Francisco Cooking School’s Pro Culinary class had some pretty exciting guest instructors for specialty workshop…
Cooking School- week 6
Hi Friends and Family! I hope you all had a good week. Aren’t Fridays the best? Leaving San Francisco this afternoon under the bright blue sky and the Blue Angels taking test flights overhead, I was feeling pretty alright with the world. Although I’m exhausted from the week, we’ve got a fun surprise for one of…
Cooking School: Weeks 4 & 5
Happy Sunday, friends and family! I have never appreciated my weekends more… getting some rest and relaxation is not just wanted, but absolutely necessary. People always ask what cooking school is like. Depending on the day I’ve had I use different adjectives to describe it, but the ones I commonly use are: hard, sweaty, exhausting,…
Cooking School- Week 3
Is it the weekend yet?!? I want to make brunch! Last week was Egg Week and I’m dying to put these new egg skills to good use. We had a full week of egg dishes, egg based sauces, sweet and savory custards and souffles — and so far it has been a highlight for me….
A Delicious Week 2
Last week at cooking school was a blast! We started the week with a super fun Taste Workshop by the fabulous Barb Stuckey. I read her book Taste What You’re Missing over the summer and had no idea our curriculum included a taste workshop with her. It was a fascinating few hours. We did a…
Cooking school, one week down!
Happy Labor Day, Friends and Family! I cannot think of a better placed 3-day weekend on the calendar than this one. Kids are back in school, weather is still nice here in CA, and it’s a great day to relax outside or a productive one inside getting ready for the week ahead. After a lovely…
Melon Salad with Feta, Jalapeno and Mint
Happy Friday, friends! I hope you’ve all had a fantastic week. If it’s 5 o’clock where you are, congratulations on the end of the workday! If you’re still a few hours away like we are, hang in there—weekend vibes are just around the corner. Melon Season Magic It’s melon season, and I can’t get enough…
The Culinary Adventure Begins
A Milestone Year: From Home Cook to Culinary Student August holds a special place in my heart this year. It marks the anniversary of my journey into the world of professional culinary arts. Exactly a year ago, I began searching online for cooking classes to improve my skills. My goal was to enhance my abilities…
Meal Planning: Food Helps Soothe The Soul
Understanding the Tragedy in Montecito For my close friends and family, you know the past few weeks have brought lots of sadness and anxiety with the disaster that has unfolded in Montecito. For those that don’t know me personally but read my blog, my last post focused on the fabulous trip we just took to…