So, this is it..

I had a lot of fun this year in senior project seminar. Although I didn't get to intern in the field I originally planned on, I did learn lot and I had more fun than I thought I could. My presentation went really well and I can't wait to graduate. I worked hard for weeks on my project and now that it's over and done, I feel like it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I answered every question (even if I had to fake it till I can make it), tried to give my expert 100% opinion and I cooked so much chicken (10am-1pm) that I still don't want to eat chicken for another week or so. I'm not going to be a cook; this is something I am sure of but I will never give up my love for cooking, creating new flavors. trying foreign foods and attempting to sculpt my own food art. I'm at the end of the Lindenwold High chapter in my life and it almost feels as if something is missing. Of course I'm excited to get out of this prison but I know ironically, I know in my heart, I'll always miss it.

Project proof

I have been doing research on the different foods I am going to make for my presentation. I have found that cordon bleu was originally a wide blue ribbon worn by members of the highest order of knighthood at L'Ordre des Chevaliers du Satin-Espirit chef school in France. Also, Darren told me that in order to get his cordon bleu ribbon, a man had invented a dish in which he put ham and cheese on chicken and the teacher found it so delectable that they named his dish chicken cordon bleu.

Sponser visit

This week me and Darren sat down and we mapped out my presentation. He used waitress note cards to write down things we discussed that would be effective to cover and explain. I'm using these cards to study from and research to put together my giant power point. I'm planning on using the smart board software to create an unforgettable show. (In the picture: Darren working with the food processor)

Free Write

This weekend I fulfilled my want to get out and have fun. I stayed busy all weekend, visiting friends and leaving my comfort zone. My least favorite part of the weekend was Sunday; I went to a Pokemon tournament with my boyfriend and our friend Jeff. It was really awkward and boring! There tons of fat, bald, middle aged men sitting around playing RPG'S and kid based card games. I was going to loose it after the second hour. They play these fantasy games with little figurines that they customize and paint themselves; it's pethedic but hey, whatever floats their boat!

My choice T.G.I.F

It's Friday, hooray! I'm not sure what I'm going to do with my weekend but I've been trying to plan something meaningful. Every weekend I stay at my boyfriends house and we basically sit around and do nothing at all. This weekend I want to plan something adventurous, exciting or at the very least, productive! The weekend is the only relaxation time I get but I'm tired of sitting around; this weekend I will change my agenda and let loose a little!

Sponser Visit #11

This week at the Little Tuna I spoke with Darren about the date of my presentation in hopes that he can request off and we continued to work on my main course: chicken cordon bleu. I'm getting better at making it and Darren has been a great help. I have fun working in the kitchen with all the guys; it's almost like I'm one of the guys! ha ha. I can't wait to do my presentation and graduate from high school, it's just a matter of time now!

In the Picture: Darren and Fidel!

Project Proof

For my presentation, I plan on making bruschetta for an appetizer and chicken cordon bleu for the main course. I have been practicing making the chicken and it's not bad but I'm still striving for the best. I'm not too good at the wrist action when I cook, that is my main flaw but I am working on it; honestly, I need to build up my arm muscles which is something I'm not too into. I just have to create some kind of power point and come up with a few more cooking lessons and I'll be on my way!

P.S In the picture: Me at the Little Tuna!