It has been a few months since my last update. Here are some highlights:
SCHOOL:
School this past quarter has been great. My classes were: Personal Chef, Management and Supervision and A la Carte. The last class entailed working in the school sponsored kitchen. I was everything from server to aqua chef (aka dishwasher). My favorite station was probably salads. The one truth throughout this culinary school journey is that I have learned more about myself than actually how to cook and I have learned a lot about cooking. The journey is truly more important than the destination. The personal chef class was unique. We learned the ins and outs of running your own personal chef business but also dabbled in cooking demos. I prepared Shrimp and Mango Salad with Cellophane Noodles(think clear spaghetti). A very easy dish that is also easy to substitute ingredients if needed. We did the demo twice. The first time was in front of peers for their feedback. The second time it was videotaped. Both times I was nervous but definitely had fun.
On October 6, I begin my last quarter in culinary school. I know...time has flown by.
INTERNSHIP:
As part of my final quarter in school I have intern with a chef here in the Nashville area. When I first moved to Nashville, I was made aware of TomKats Catering who is a parent company of 3 restaurants and 2 large event catering. I started yesterday working with one of those restaurants. Sobro Grill and Catering is locating inside the Country Music Hall of Fame. And no...I don't get to see any celebrities, remember I am in the kitchen. It was an exciting first day, I helped prepare and plate food for 130 people. It was a great time and I am about to get ready to go prepare breakfast. I have to be at work at 4 am. (Reminds me of the commercial...It's time to make the donuts). I was so nervous about oversleeping on my second day at work that I have not sleep much...hence this email. I give all the glory to God in this internship. He worked through many prayers.
CHURCH/SOCIAL:
I am still in the process of meeting and getting to know people. I had forgotten how much work is involved in making friends. It is in this respect that I miss Auburn the most. While I enjoy working with and being a part of the singles program, I miss the interaction with people who are not within my peers. I have been asked to be a Class host for our Sunday Morning class. I have enjoyed it so far.
Well I need to get some breakfast before I head into work.
Blessings and Peace on all of you.
