May 2012
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McCue →
Chef McCue, by many student’s accounts, is one of the best chefs that teach at the Culinary Institute. While he teaches, he manages to monitor a Facebook page, often citing day’s events, inspirational quotes, and videos. If you have a Facebook Page, like the page and check it out.
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samanthalmno asked: Thanks for the follow back!!! I'm actually aspiring to go to CIA Hyde Park in NY, you go to the one in Cali? How do you like it?
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96/365
Here is a shoutout to my boy Gabe. He turned 21 last week and we celebrated his birthday last night. To explain this as concisely as I can, it was the ultimate fat kid’s dream: lots of food, videogames, prizes and booze. I will not be eating for the next three days*.
* - I lied. I’m eating at Caterina tomorrow for a Dean’s Council meeting. Woohoo! Sadly though, no...
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Anonymous asked: Why don't you try to get a job in a restaurant or anything like that?
Anonymous asked: Have you ever food in a food related place before?
Anonymous asked: Are you working anywhere besides school?
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About Page →
I think it’s a good thing to have in a blog.
ginger4585 asked: I was wondering how old you are. And what college you go to?
dorkusdramus asked: How are the classes? Do you live on campus? Are there dorms? lol
freemasonic-yowl asked: I'm considering culinary school. Do you have any advice, or anything I should know to prep? Will I have to take breadth of knowledge classes I already took in undergrad?
dorkusdramus asked: What Culinary school do you go to? and what made you choose that school instead of taking classes at a Community College?
Just a note, I’m super happy that I am so far balancing social life, good grades and sleep. The only thing I’m not really proud of right now is how crappy my eating habits are despite what you see in these pictures. But one step at a time, I suppose. Getting some sleep so I can be in the right mindset the next day.
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Basque Stage Winners
For this past month and a half, 30 finalists have done a Hunger-Gamesian type of thing where they had to get two spots to be a participant in the Basque Stage program. I learned today that I did not get one of those spots. Am I disappointed? Not really. Did I want it? Of course, I did. At the end of the day, much like I said before, every single one who applied or will apply to this program...
holywatercannothelpyou asked: Hello, I was wondering if you know of any computer program that could calculate nutritional value based on information like 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce or 3 orange slices? It just needs to be ingredient specific.
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watersofmarch10 asked: Kumusta! I stumbled upon your blog via "Food" in the explore page. You looked like you're Pinoy only to be confirmed by one post that mentioned "tinola" and "Philippines" then a couple more posts later, "Dinuguan". Astig! Whenever I see a fellow filipino floating around in the interweb, I always make sure I say hello and Mabuhay! So Hello and Mabuhay!...
April 2012
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The definition of perfection.
With a stacked calendar this week, I hit a really bad point where I’m stressed out about everything with midterms, a paper due and everything else. The fact that I’m a scholarship kid comes into play again, making me question my decisions and all that. The last time I checked, I was fine because I knew I was doing my own thing, making mistakes my own way and learning from them....
veronicacorrea asked: So, I'm starting at the CIA on July 31st and I feel like I don't even know what I'm in for. I'm excited but I don't want to be shit on because I'm 16 and will be 16 for several months as a student there. Do you have any tips/hints/etc that you wish you knew going into the CIA?
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Chef Marcus Samuelsson, a C-CAP Board Member will...
I really do find this cool.
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Pizza Time
Jackie: What time is pizza time?
Me: When the oven goes "ding!"
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Anonymous asked: Dear Daniel, Why is it that you are so darn amazing? How can I become amazing like you? Or perhaps is it impossible for mortal men to be that great?
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