Yes, the year is finally over!

Well, I managed an A+ on my final project in American Regional Class w/ Chef Borsich. It was on Tex-Mex cuisine and I worked extremely hard on it. I was supposed to have a partner but she dropped the class mid-quarter so I had to complete it myself. I squeeked out an A in my Culinary Skills and Baking classes as well. So far, I have never had less than an A in my classes at Culinary School! I hope I made the Dean's List!!My portfolio was ok, I got A's, but I will spend time working on it sooner for next quarter.

Wish me good luck next year in school. I start back on January 8th.
I have Baking: Pastry and Desserts, Hispanic Cuisine and International Cuisine.

So far on my break I have made a Crown Roast of Pork (New), Cioppino (New), Braise Lamb Shanks, tons of cookies and pralines... and an awesome Quiche that even my mushroom-hating sister liked.






New Years will have Lobster, King Crab, Scallop Corn Chowder and (I am thinking) Rotisserie Cornish Hens (on our Grill). Sounds fun!!!

Oh and also, if anyone is looking for a GREAT bottle of bubbly at the not-Dom price of $16.99(ish), pick up the new Sofia - Blanc de Blancs. Pretty bottle, great price, and SUPERB taste. Light, fruit, w/ tiny tingly bubbles. Definately worth the price. I think I will pick up a few more at the grocery store while they are still on sale.



Also, some great reading material for anyone interested... I picked up a few books at the library over break.. you should check out: Stonewall Favorites (King, Stott & Gunst), Bite Size (Payard), and Craft of Cooking (Tom Colicchio).





Happy Holidays Everyone!