After the Rhienbeck Farmer’s Market on Sunday, my friends and I had some big dreams to kick off our CIA career with a “Sunday Family Supper”. Whether it be a fancy meal or simple dinner, we plan to continue this tradition for the next two years. MMM beety hands. To start, I roasted the baby [...]
I keep stating over and over again things like, “Don’t make fun of me but I really want to make…” or “Do you mind if I take pictures of our food?” and my friends at the CIA laugh, and wonder why I even say these things. You see until now, I’ve never met a group [...]
My friends and I had our Friday night dinner at the Mediterranean Class Kitchen. It was Tapas Night. For some reason everyone was staring…was there something strange about our table? Did I have something on my face? Lots of plates…stacked on lots of plates… My friends Anne Marie and Emily, ready to dig in!! This [...]
I bought my first house and painted it purple. Just kidding! Finally the weekend is here! As new Culinary Students, my friends and I had 3 main goals for the weekend: Farmer’s Markets, Eating and Exploring. We took a 20 minute trip to New Paltz, NY to explore the village and have lunch. I found [...]
I’m required to attend 1 of my 3 meals a day in the Continuing Education dining room. The meal is 3-courses…and I don’t mind. I actually feel really spoiled. Friday’s lunch was a great example of the spoiled-ness. “Gypsy Tears” (Watermelon, cucumber, sparkling water and mint drink…the name was an inside joke for the class.) [...]
I’m pretty sure I walked around campus today with a big goofy smile on my face. I kept thinking–Where am I? Is this real? Can someone please pinch me already?! The CIA feels more magical each day. I walk outside between buildings, just so I can explore and soak up the sunlight as it hits [...]
Life is beautiful. Sure, it can be scary, crazy and sad at times, but for the most part it is very beautiful. I can’t help feeling a bit sentimental writing this post. My road to the Culinary Institute of America has been a wild journey. I’m OVER-THE-TOP excited to be starting my culinary career (THIS [...]
