Here's where it all happens; it's the demo kitchen used by Darina and will also be used by the other chefs. It's got a massive demonstration mirror over looking the worktop- with two TV monitors at either side.
Arrived in this morning to be given a demostration by Darina on how to make salad dressing and an overview of the different salad leaves. Then Tim Allen gave a talk on our knives, wrapping it up by showing us how to sharpen knives... it's lots of fun, every time I do it and hear the sound- I feel like a chef!
So, down to business. It kicked off this morning in the kitchen when myself and five co-students (one of which won Cully & Sully Chef Factor, so I had alot to live up to) were then introduced to our teacher for the next few weeks. She is so knowledgeable; helpful and so very enthusiastic about food- she taught me so much in such a small space of time.
Firstly, we made a loaf of soda bread. We were then taught how to chop, moving very quickly onto making a soup out of the ingredients we chopped. The organic onions were so fine that we all had tears running down our faces when we cut them. The best carrots and onions I've ever used and we made a light Carrot & Coriander soup- from fresh coriander from the glasshouse which would accompany the bread in the oven which was smelling wonderful.
Next up, Penne with Mushroom a la Creme with winter leaf salad. Yum Yum.
We then made a classic rice pudding and my favourite- baked apple with lots and lots of homemade ice-cream.
We had a very quick lunch, as it was straight into an afternoon demo with Darina where she demonstrated what we need to know for the following morning practical. My team-mate and I have to make a three course lunch by 11:30am- with the help of our teacher... thankfully! Usually we have daily duties such as going to the herb garden at ridiculous o' clock in the morning but thankfully I don't have that this week as I'm on dishing out duties for Friday lunch.
School early tomorrow, so I've lots of homework to do, uniform to iron & I really, really need sleep.
Chat tomorrow,
D x
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