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Sports and Porn

February 2012

28 posts

Not surprisingly, my life goals constantly change. One day I might be saying that I want to be a part of a Michelin Starred restaurant then run my own. Then I see these days that there are really good chefs out there who don’t have them but make really great food such as Rick Bayless or Mike Symon, who I both want to emulate in some way or form. The fun part about being in this profession...

Something felt naturally off today when I was trying to do my usual thing at work while taking pictures: I couldn’t get the natural angle or the plating didn’t feel right. There’s always tomorrow though, it gets better.

I was reading Michael Symon’s book in a Barnes and Noble and was captivated by a couple things 1. He won FnW’s Best New Chef with a check average of 30 dollars a person. Here’s the kicker: His expensive dish back then was Halibut at $19.95. 2. He believes in a system called “two pans or less”. He makes his sauces from fonds, and natural juices that come off the...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wOrfpzPfVXA ——- Fun Fact: Jason Butler was one of the advisors during my Youth and Government years. He’s an awesome dude all around!

I’m starting Project 365 again because I feel like I need something fulfilling in my life. Along with the fact that I kind of flubbed it by not really knowing Tumblr features. So here I am again at a shot at my own redemption.

That awkward moment when a pizza from Uno’s has more notes than you have followers.

After eight straight days of 10+ hour days, I decided to give myself a day and a half off. Then, it’s time to plow through these next three weeks. Then, say hello to Hyde Park!

Kitchen Pet Peeves

If you haven’t yet, go to twitter and check out #kitchenpetpeeves. Have a hearty laugh, relive some memories and maybe it might pursue you to get a twitter and share your own.

I also would like to personally apologize if some people find my blog boring, because it feels like I don’t have any personal thoughts in here. I went in that direction to avoid scrutiny, but after some scoping around, I realized that the best bloggers share their thoughts with their followers, which in turn becomes personal interaction, and later education.

Got this question from an anon… Hi, I see that you graduated from CIA? do you think it lives up to its reputation? and do you think it is worth to spend all that money in studying there? I’m planning to study there, hope to hear from you! —— Having no basis of comparison, I could not say that the Culinary Institute of America is the best culinary college out there....

Anonymous asked: Hi, I see that you graduated from CIA? do you think it lives up to its reputation? and do you think it is worth to spend all that money in studying there? I'm planning to study there, hope to hear from you!

January 2012

18 posts

And so we continue the opening stages of the restaurant. Learning on the fly is a really tough school to be in, but I’m hanging in there. I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one.

Perfect book for Culinarians. →

I found myself kitchen-rusty today and thought that I could use more work on my knife speed and all that. Thought about potatoes and how we murdered a sack or two of them during Skills class and what can be done with them beyond the cliche vichysoisse and pomme puree. So, here we go folks.

Anonymous asked: what culinary school did you go to?

It’s definitely one of the most powerful and legitimate things I’ve seen out of Food Network I’ve seen in a while. Overall, with food safety issues aside, no person should EVER go hungry.

“Several vague and contradictory words about 2011 and a brag about how my new...”

Happy New Year to the blogging community! Keep...

December 2011

44 posts

Culmination Article →

Away from blogging, I wrote for the school newspaper. This is my see-you-later (I never believe in goodbyes) article. Soileau told me I went heavy on this one, but I’m glad to hear it because I knew I went hard in the paint and had the final edit turn out quite nicely. Go to Page 4 for the article.

buenavistasupperclub asked: Awesomeness. Das It!

1,000 Followers.

Might not seem much, but it’s definitely an accomplishment for me because I know I’m doing something right. Again, thank you for just being around the blogosphere and reading on whatever I’m posting! Happy Holidays!