Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Appetizers

Appetizers
We spent a few days on Hors D'ourves and appetizers and had quite the buffet on Friday afternoon...

Friday, May 31, 2013

Pastry Week

Pastry Week
We've been making pastries all week and just played around with plating today to end the section.  Mostly we worked with cheesecake, sponge cake, chocolate mousse, chocolate truffles and several different sauces.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Governor's Mansion Event

Governor's Mansion Event
I was one of a handful of students asked to cater a dinner for Governor Hickenlooper at the Governors Mansion for 20 people. It was a great experience and the food turned out really well.  I really think that is a good size group for me. I had to take pictures on the fly so these aren't the bes…

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Global Cuisine - Japan

Global Cuisine - Japan
Miso Soup Various sushi rolls and nigiri Pork Katsudon topped with a poached egg

Global Cuisine - Thailand

Global Cuisine - Thailand
Tom Kha Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup) Cucumber Salad Pad Thai Red Curry Chicken Sweet Mango Sticky Rice

Monday, May 20, 2013

Global Cuisine - Vietnam

Global Cuisine - Vietnam
Pho Bo (Beef Noodle Soup) Green salad with vermicelli rice Banh Mi (Pork Sandwich with pork belly, pickled diakon & carrots, sliced cucumber, jalapeno & soy sauce) Goi Cuon (Spring Roll with peanut sauce) Chargrilled Pork Skewers

Friday, May 17, 2013

Farm to Table Day 3

Farm to Table Day 3
Another mystery basket day.  This time with Pork Tenderloin. Seared pork tenderloin served with an apple & walnut risotto, pan fried eggplant and a Beurre Rouge sauce garnished with toasted walnuts. Probably one of my proudest moments in school so far when our instructor tasted it, he said &quo…

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Global Cuisine - China Day 2

Global Cuisine - China Day 2
Dim Sum - pork filled dumplings and BBQ Pork Buns Wonton Soup Shrimp Fried Rice with Chinese Broccoli