A blog where a look into a world of a culinary student attending at the Culinary Institute of America. A blog where I can express any random thoughts that might come in to mind. It can be just food or just about anything. Enjoy reading.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Have Been Busy Lately
Hi and welcome, and sorry for the lack of absence due to the classes here at the CIA. This following post will be dedicated for the classes I had completed for the last 6 weeks, especially for my second semester classes: All these classes at least last for 3 weeks, 14 days.
Meat Identification and Fabrication:
In this class where we learn how to id on different cuts of meats, and we also get a chance to fabricate meat into different cuts.
In this class, you also get a day that is devoted to making sausages. Where the whole process of grinding pork, mixing with seasonings, at least tasting them beforehand for the correct seasonings, and then stuff them into casings.
Seafood Identification and Fabrication:
In this class where learning different types of fish, and learn the knife cuts of fabricating fish into fillets. Learning different cuts of fish and to be able to identify fish is a useful skill in the food industry.
There is 7 days of cutting the fish, and 7 days of lecture with jeopardy each day.
For both of these classes, if you do not had any knowledge or previous knowledge prior to coming here, honestly I learned a lot from both of these classes. Be sure for both of these classes where your knives should be kept sharp!
For academic classes where I had completed Intro to Management. This class last 6 weeks, but meets only two per day per week. This class where looking into the basics of managing people.
Well that is all the classes I had completed and it comes by really quickly, but that is the nature at the CIA. Hopefully for the next post it will be the 1st semester classes.
Meat Identification and Fabrication:
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| Meat and Poultry textbooks are used for class |
In this class, you also get a day that is devoted to making sausages. Where the whole process of grinding pork, mixing with seasonings, at least tasting them beforehand for the correct seasonings, and then stuff them into casings.
Seafood Identification and Fabrication:
In this class where learning different types of fish, and learn the knife cuts of fabricating fish into fillets. Learning different cuts of fish and to be able to identify fish is a useful skill in the food industry.
There is 7 days of cutting the fish, and 7 days of lecture with jeopardy each day.
For both of these classes, if you do not had any knowledge or previous knowledge prior to coming here, honestly I learned a lot from both of these classes. Be sure for both of these classes where your knives should be kept sharp!
For academic classes where I had completed Intro to Management. This class last 6 weeks, but meets only two per day per week. This class where looking into the basics of managing people.Well that is all the classes I had completed and it comes by really quickly, but that is the nature at the CIA. Hopefully for the next post it will be the 1st semester classes.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Macaron's Obsession
Hello, and welcome. It felt a little long time, and have not been updating this blog. I have been slacking, due to homework and doing some studying. But now finally, it felt that I have finished one of my classes, which is Meat ID and Fabrication. Finally now it is my winter break where I can finally just relax, and hopefully to be able to update this blog and some pictures.
Now for today's entry is my obsession of macarons.
Cherry Jam Macarons
I had my first try of macarons at the CIA, especially in the Apple Pie Bakery Cafe. I was very eager to try them and just really here at the CIA where I promised myself to try everything if I can.
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| Vanilla Macaron |
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| Coffee Macaron |
Macarons have that light shell, and it has that chewiness texture where I enjoy. All there is to a macaron is just two almond meringue cookie shells, that has been sandwich with some type of filling. The filling can range from a jam to a creamy frosting.
These are just a sample of macarons that I bought from the school. Sometimes when it comes to lunch or dinner time there is generally a cart with a plateful of macarons. And then people would follow them like vultures, and then start grabbing all the macarons.
Even though this was just a short post, come again for future updates and the adventures here at the CIA.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Mise En Place 3
It seems a bit of a long time where having not updating this blog. Soon I hope I can and just able to show some of the products I had made. I have been busy and just trying to getting my assignments done. So now I am currently and trying find ways especially what I think a big project for this blog:
Inside of Hogwarts: (Inside of the CIA) where I think it is exciting to see what it is on the inside of this school looks like. At least a glimpse of this beautiful school, where culinary magic begin.
Books: I'll feature it soon, where I get to show you what books we used in classes here at the CIA.
Restaurant Review: I'll be featuring a restaurant review section, it can be any restaurant where I had been. I'll be featuring the five restaurants here on campus first and then I'll be spreading out to see other restaurants and hopefully to be able to show you what they offer. My first restaurant review will be Apple Pie Bakery Cafe.
Hopefully come by again and be inspired or be hungry.
Bye and please come again.
Inside of Hogwarts: (Inside of the CIA) where I think it is exciting to see what it is on the inside of this school looks like. At least a glimpse of this beautiful school, where culinary magic begin.
Books: I'll feature it soon, where I get to show you what books we used in classes here at the CIA.
Restaurant Review: I'll be featuring a restaurant review section, it can be any restaurant where I had been. I'll be featuring the five restaurants here on campus first and then I'll be spreading out to see other restaurants and hopefully to be able to show you what they offer. My first restaurant review will be Apple Pie Bakery Cafe.
Hopefully come by again and be inspired or be hungry.
Bye and please come again.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Mise En Place 2
Hopefully I will be trying to update this blog ASAP. Due to I have two final exams on Friday, I have to study hard. Hopefully during Friday and the weekend I will try to update, and include the following:
Inspirational Chef Series: Well I'l be sharing my opinions on Morimoto where how he influenced me.
Tour of the CIA outside grounds: I have taken a lot of pictures, but some are missing and needed to some of the crucial ones around here. Hopefully this will be uploaded on a Sunday or Monday.
Tour of the CIA Undercover: I finally found the perfect time to take pictures which is during at night where I am hoping to take pictures.
Uniform Code: will be posted soon on the weekend.
Books & Classes: I will be featuring that soon, and hopefully able to release it next Saturday due to that I will be having two new classes replacing my Math and Food Safety.
Snacks: What goodies does this school offer? I'll be showing you some delicious goodies from one of the cafe here.
I know some of this is repeated but I will try to update ASAP.
Bye and please come again.
Inspirational Chef Series: Well I'l be sharing my opinions on Morimoto where how he influenced me.
Tour of the CIA outside grounds: I have taken a lot of pictures, but some are missing and needed to some of the crucial ones around here. Hopefully this will be uploaded on a Sunday or Monday.
Tour of the CIA Undercover: I finally found the perfect time to take pictures which is during at night where I am hoping to take pictures.
Uniform Code: will be posted soon on the weekend.
Books & Classes: I will be featuring that soon, and hopefully able to release it next Saturday due to that I will be having two new classes replacing my Math and Food Safety.
Snacks: What goodies does this school offer? I'll be showing you some delicious goodies from one of the cafe here.
I know some of this is repeated but I will try to update ASAP.
Bye and please come again.
Departure
As being busy during the last week, due to homework, studying and also enduring chef's punishment where the entire class lost about 50% of our MEP (mise en place) grades. That part when chef did that just kind of made me sink, but also what made me also kind of went down that my roommate left. On Thursday 27, my roommate left for his externship. At the CIA externship it is required in order to graduate from this college. It is basically working at least 18 weeks in a Hotel, Restaurant, Cruise (where my old roommate is doing), etc. at least has to deal with food service.
I thought my roommate was actually nice, but I think we could have talked a bit more. He and I only known each other at least 6 weeks. During the first day in my Hudson Hall (which is move in day) I expected him to be there when I came in, but he was not in the room. The whole entire time during my move in day, I was just thinking who was my potential roommate. Around later in the afternoon at least into the night, where the new students have a meeting among each other among the floors. Hudson Hall has 4 floors, and had a group meeting where we're divided up into group by floors. I thought hopefully I could find my roommate, but realize none of them were there. So after that little meeting, I went back and just hope that he is there. After unlocking the door, it was dark, and turned on the lights. Hoping that he was here, and looked to his side of the room which was on the door side. Nope, he was still not there.
After that, I decided to go to bed, having to wake up and go to an Orientation at 7:30 am. I was half sleeping, and just waited for him to say Hi. It past 10 and he still was not there. I felt I was going inside the sleep world, but I knew I have to wake up cause of two reasons. At first I thought he might pull a prank on me while sleeping, or just to say hello to him. Then at least around 11- 11:30 pm time frame, he came in and by the time he came in I woke up but still very tired. He said Hi, and I could have said something but was too tired to respond back. I went back to sleep, and he actually grab something from his room and left.
It was until Friday during that Orientation week, at night, we finally talked to each other. I felt better that I knew him more a bit more, but I think we could have talked more with his short time before leaving for externship. Though we did not have any problems among each other, we respected each other space and just respect each other. Although the problem was that when we go in and out for class or any other events. At least that was a minor problem, that it just began into an everyday thing.
I usually do my homework in my dorm on the weekends, but sometimes during the weekdays. Mostly it is usually done in the library where I don't disturb my roommate, but I did asked questions how the chef wants. Luckily we both had the same Culinary Fundamentals Chef, and my roommate told me just to type everything. Later on just talked what other classes for the next semester. He was helpful overall, and nice too.
Before his two weeks of departure he had breakfast class. Breakfast class where culinary students obviously makes breakfasts for the entire school. There are two kitchens that produces Breakfast, which is known as K-11 and K-16. (Hopefully I will get into detail with these kitchens especially for out typical breakfast, lunch and dinner). He has to wake up around 1:30 am and get there by 2:00 am. Yes you read correctly, at 2:00 am this class begins. At least he tried to go out very quietly but for some reason I just woke up when he was about to leave. Luckily that class only last for about a week, and usually ends at 11:00 am.
Sometimes when we see each other outside of the dorm, where he always say my name or just saying "Hey Buddy". I usually just give a wave and a little smile. I will miss that when he said that, it just cheers me just a bit.
When he left, he almost forgot to say goodbye and we shook our hands. Saying good luck to each other, then he left for his externship. It was around 11pm when he left, where I had trouble sleeping. I had the room to myself for two days now, and now today is the day when my new roommate is coming in. Can't wait to meet him, and just give a warm welcome. For those two past days it was lonely, but it just feels normal because my old roommate usually leaves me alone on Fridays and Saturdays. So today hopefully able to greet him, and just getting to know each other a bit more.
Bye and please come again.
I thought my roommate was actually nice, but I think we could have talked a bit more. He and I only known each other at least 6 weeks. During the first day in my Hudson Hall (which is move in day) I expected him to be there when I came in, but he was not in the room. The whole entire time during my move in day, I was just thinking who was my potential roommate. Around later in the afternoon at least into the night, where the new students have a meeting among each other among the floors. Hudson Hall has 4 floors, and had a group meeting where we're divided up into group by floors. I thought hopefully I could find my roommate, but realize none of them were there. So after that little meeting, I went back and just hope that he is there. After unlocking the door, it was dark, and turned on the lights. Hoping that he was here, and looked to his side of the room which was on the door side. Nope, he was still not there.
After that, I decided to go to bed, having to wake up and go to an Orientation at 7:30 am. I was half sleeping, and just waited for him to say Hi. It past 10 and he still was not there. I felt I was going inside the sleep world, but I knew I have to wake up cause of two reasons. At first I thought he might pull a prank on me while sleeping, or just to say hello to him. Then at least around 11- 11:30 pm time frame, he came in and by the time he came in I woke up but still very tired. He said Hi, and I could have said something but was too tired to respond back. I went back to sleep, and he actually grab something from his room and left.
It was until Friday during that Orientation week, at night, we finally talked to each other. I felt better that I knew him more a bit more, but I think we could have talked more with his short time before leaving for externship. Though we did not have any problems among each other, we respected each other space and just respect each other. Although the problem was that when we go in and out for class or any other events. At least that was a minor problem, that it just began into an everyday thing.
I usually do my homework in my dorm on the weekends, but sometimes during the weekdays. Mostly it is usually done in the library where I don't disturb my roommate, but I did asked questions how the chef wants. Luckily we both had the same Culinary Fundamentals Chef, and my roommate told me just to type everything. Later on just talked what other classes for the next semester. He was helpful overall, and nice too.
Before his two weeks of departure he had breakfast class. Breakfast class where culinary students obviously makes breakfasts for the entire school. There are two kitchens that produces Breakfast, which is known as K-11 and K-16. (Hopefully I will get into detail with these kitchens especially for out typical breakfast, lunch and dinner). He has to wake up around 1:30 am and get there by 2:00 am. Yes you read correctly, at 2:00 am this class begins. At least he tried to go out very quietly but for some reason I just woke up when he was about to leave. Luckily that class only last for about a week, and usually ends at 11:00 am.
Sometimes when we see each other outside of the dorm, where he always say my name or just saying "Hey Buddy". I usually just give a wave and a little smile. I will miss that when he said that, it just cheers me just a bit.
When he left, he almost forgot to say goodbye and we shook our hands. Saying good luck to each other, then he left for his externship. It was around 11pm when he left, where I had trouble sleeping. I had the room to myself for two days now, and now today is the day when my new roommate is coming in. Can't wait to meet him, and just give a warm welcome. For those two past days it was lonely, but it just feels normal because my old roommate usually leaves me alone on Fridays and Saturdays. So today hopefully able to greet him, and just getting to know each other a bit more.
Bye and please come again.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
My first time
That anxious feeling that we don't know what is coming up happens to all of us right? The first day of college, or even move in day for college, first day on the job,or even the first time ever visiting to a country, etc.. Well I had that anxious feeling, and actually felt glad that I went to this club at the CIA. I always keep telling to myself saying,"How I am going to know, if I at least try?" At least I really don't feel anxious anymore, and I am actually very eager to attend to this club meetings.
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| http://www.facebook.com/BakingandPastrySociety |
Hopefully later in the future and during my time here at the CIA, I am hoping to attend more of their meetings and at least be inspired by the pastry arts. Love what you do, you must have passion in order to succeed that is how my philosophy goes. At least I enjoy both sides of Culinary and Baking.
Bye and come again.
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