chapter 5: day four (the risotto and the plate in the sink)

APRIL, 8TH 2010

Today was all about the grains, and some more potatoes. Which means, it was a carb fest tonight. On the menu today was Risotto Parmesan, Rice Pilaf, and Pomme Puree. Risotto is a pain to make, but mine came out okay. Consistency was good, right amount of runnyness, taste was good but i over pearled the rice so it came out a weird color. The pilaf was also ok, not up to par.. The pomme puree had too much pepper. So tonight wasn't my best night, bu

t I'm not bad. Tomorrow is our

first test, which consists of:

- 4-6 page written test

- a knife practical (12 different knife cuts)

- 3 dishes need to be made with NO recipe cards, I have no idea which recipes he'll be choosing.

It's definitely a lot of work, but I love it so much. I love where I am in life right now. Plus I'm starting to make friends in class. Tomorrow I'm having lunch with my classmate Alise, we've learned how to work together in the kitchen without necessarily working together.. If that makes any sense. We'll be eating at the 561, the schools fine dining restaurant, it's going to be great.

injury count for april 8th 2010: 1

- couple sliced fingers.