Do you ever think there is a light at the end of the tunnel? For me, there has been the past few months. I unfortunately checked out of my job too soon and it got me fired. At the same time, long term friends are hard to come by and they will always help you out in a pinch. The light for me is going to culinary school. The fear I have coming out is how will I get to that dream position of sous or head chef? I think about my food and I think about what I know and they are different. I find much more interest in desserts items and breads, huh? I know this by the things I have in my list of menu items I think about. Sushi Rolled Rice Pudding - this morsel is has candied fruit rolled inside a subtly flavor rice pudding with a brulee crust, a must have for any dessert enthusiast. I have more things like this than my favorite spin on a fusion Dirty Style Asian Risotto - think southern style dirty rice with Chinese roast pork and sausage made as a risotto with out the Parmesan. A dry Saki finishes your palate as you enjoy this meal.
The point being is most of the stress I have experienced is how am I going to reinvent the wheel. I have two of Escoffier books and they are just amazing in how detailed the procedures are for things like Sautee Poulet Stanly or the ever basic Potato Gratin. I really want to get in on places that focus on the seasonal and the local, but at the same time have a great sense of what standards are. I could give you horror stories of places I have heard of that just are all over the place about things. I'm not here to expose them as I am to vent about what to do.
In short pray for me when it comes to school and jobs to follow. Amy and I are thinking if we have to move, then we will to keep following this dream. At the same time, we are working on keeping up our spirituality, it's tough on Amy that I am not home as often as she would like me to be. We are trying to keep our close friends real close, and get some more at the same time. Right now, we are in the teens and Amy is the only effective one right now, as the hope of school is on the horizon, I hope to have a powerful few months with Amy along side to help so guys see the need for God in their lives. Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.
