Most of you probably know that I’m currently enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program at a local university, which I have completely and totally loved! This block I’m in the Professional Kitchen with Chef Todd, he’s been really great and I’m learing so much. For our class we run a restaurant called Forte and have …
As most of you know, I’m currently enrolled at a local university in culinary school. This block has been pretty intense… I haven’t had a chance to write much about it because it seems like I am always running, running to get everything done. AND honestly, it takes a little more time. But, I ended …
Don’t you think a Reuban Sandwich should be Irish?!What with the corned beef, sauerkraut, and rye bread… it’s screaming Ireland to me but, it’s not. I know. The Reuben was actually invented by a German immigrant Arnold Reuben, who sold the sandwiches at his deli in New York City. I like to make a hot …
I made this Grilled Artichoke Chicken Pita in my Garde Manger class. Last week we each had to come up with an original hot and cold sandwich to prepare for Chef Franz. My hot sandwich turned out so deliciously that I thought it’s be fun to share with all of you AND give y’all a …
Okay…. I know we are all on sugar-overloads and thinking about our waistlines after all the Holiday feasting BUT I just can’t let these delightful little bars get passed by! AND that frosting I made in my Baking and Pastry class and it’s been awhile since I’ve given y’all a Culinary School update too. Italian …
Our Chicken Fricassee Recipe is also know as Jefferson’s Chicken because it was his favorite meal! It was a regular in the White House during his presidency. Today’s Chicken Fricassee is the original French comfort food made with simmered chicken with hearty vegetables in a rich, silky sauce, and cooked in one pot. Why we …
I have a confession… I hadn’t ever made Ratatouille before recently making it in Culinary School! WHAT? I know. It’s SO good AND it has pasta in it so, what in the world was I thinking?? I promise you’ll absolutely love this recipe! *this recipe was adapted from Chef John Y’all are …
This Creamy Risotto is a recipe we made yesterday in my Culinary Arts class… it’s a savory side dish and it’s pretty healthy too 🙂 * I slightly adapted this recipe from UVU Culinary Arts You know somedays Culinary School is a lot… a lot of learning, studying, and work! I love it though and …
Most of you know that I started a Culinary Arts Program at a local university this fall AND about a week ago we had mid-terms… SCARY! Ohhh… K. Just kinda scary. Mid-term’s were a little bit of a gamble… we had our names drawn for what we’d need to prepare for each cooking method. Tomato …
These first three weeks of the Culinary Arts program have just flown by… I’ve really enjoyed it so far. It’s a rigorous schedule and a little bit tricky to find time to get everything done but so far so good 🙂 We’ve been working on Stocks, Sauces, and Knife Skills like crazy! Let me …
I’ve embarked on a new adventure! Going back to school at 40 years old isn’t all THAT scary, especially when it’s to study the thing you love best… FOOD 🙂 A little over a week ago I began the Culinary Arts Program at UVU and so far it’s been a really great experience. First off, …