Curiosity Fuels the Future of Global Gastronomy
Part of the experience of working in an accoladed restaurant was to learn about products used as the ingredients for their recipes. Here, a word about it.
What You Need to Know if You Want to Become a Chef
Starting a new job is always something exciting. However, starting this one was also something unimaginable and unforgettable at the same time.
Behind the Scenes: Understanding the Kitchen Brigade
The kitchen brigade system (brigade de cuisine) is a hierarchical system and everyone has specific responsibilities and follows a strict hierarchy.
French Cuisine History: The “Grande Table”
In a ” Grande Table “, you will celebrate the flavors of sophisticated French cuisine with unique dishes that explore the country’s culinary traditions.
A Small Step, but My Own Giant Leap
From my first day at the school, I re-learned everything from scratch. Today, I finish my training, and I’ll be responsible to continue learning, but
a beautiful adventure it’s been.
After 9 Months of Culinary Training, My last Dish!
How long does it take to become a chef? My 9-month training was about to end. Now, it was the moment to show everything I had learned.
When the Oven Played a Very Bad Joke on Me and it was the Worst Day to Do so
Exam Day is stressful. Relying on a working oven in a kitchen is normal. But when this one tool fails, it can quickly be a catastrophe.
Getting Ready for the Second Round of Exams
During the semester we cooked 30 traditional dishes. The exam would be 1 of those 30 to convince the jury we were ready for what would follow.
French Onion Soup for the Cold Weather
Since I was a little girl, I have liked the onion soup. Today, I decided to make my own version because we’re freezing.
A Great Tatin Tart Recipe with Some Expert Tips on How to Nail this French Dessert
This French dessert recipe is a classic: : Tarte Tatin (prounounced is “Tart Ta-tan”) is a tasty caramelized apple tart.
