Today, we made quiche and vegetable couscous. It was quite a lengthy process, coz first we had to make the short cut pastry and let it rest for 30 mins, then the custard and let it rest again for 15 mins. Meanwhile letting the pastry and custard rest, we had to make our vegetable couscous. It was quite fun in the beginning, but we all had to rush a bit at the end. But it was all cool. All of us managed to make the quiche and vegetable couscous successfully.
So...why am I so happy today?? First of all, I managed to finish baking my quiche and cooking my couscous in time, unlike other students in other classes. And the best part is, they're both delicious! Yes indeed, Veron finally did something right!" And I received compliments from my chef too. Isn't it great?
But I still had some down side that I need to improve on. And that's my work flow and organization. Well, let's just say that I'm not exactly famous for being organized. So I guess this is something I have to work on. Okay I'm not gonna keep bragging 'bout how wonderful my day is....but I just wanna tell you guys what happened with my couscous before I put up some photos. Ok...this is how it goes.
I was trying to get my quiche baked, while I left the couscous on a hot stove. I kinda forgot my couscous was still cooking...and guess what? It overcooked and got burnt. I took away the lid and OMG...it smelled so burnt that I decided to close the lid back...coz I didn't want my chef to know that I burnt the couscous. Only the bottom part was burnt, so I took the top parts and stir fried it with the veges. I was kinda hoping that my chef wouldn't be able to taste the burnt taste. I mean...let's face it...not everyone's palate is like Gordon Ramsay's! So after I cooked the couscous, I put it on a hot plate. Then I realized that I didn't put soy sauce. DARN...so I put the couscous back into the frying pan again, this time I added some soy sauce. So from then on I knew that I screwed up...BIG TIME. And when it's time for my chef to taste my couscous....I was so damn surprised that he said, "That's delicious...the flavor is very well balanced and your vegetables are well cut. Good job, Veron!"
Omg...you couldn't believe the width of my smile after that. I was still smiling even when I walked back to my station. I think my classmates saw me and think i'm a little cuckoo. Anyways...so bottom line is...I made a great quiche and a great couscous. Now I'm gonna show you some pictures that you've all been waiting for!!
Despite that, I really love being a chef. I just love it! Although cooking doesn't come very natural to me, I still love it. I mean...the satisfaction is there when you've accomplished something. And I pay attention to every single thing that chef is saying during his demonstrations and theory classes. If you put a camera in front of me during demo class, you can see that I sometimes don't blink as much and my mouth is wide open. It's because I'm highly amazed with the stuff that chef is doing, and that I'm so wrapped up in the moment. The feeling is almost like watching Slash perform Sweet child of mine when it comes to the lead part. I simply freeze when I watch Slash perform the lead...even if I'm halfway crossing the road.
It's so different from the times when I was still in Uni. When I was still in Uni, I would find every excuse possible to escape class. And sometimes, I didn't even need an excuse. I just skip without feeling guilty. But now it's all so different. I would wake up everyday at 6am sharp and drive 45 mins to college, without feeling laziness or procrastination. It's like I want to go to class! It's like I can't wait til class starts! That's how motivated and determined I am 'bout this course. I think I've made the right choice in changing my course. I don't care what ppl say....I don't care if I will never ever wear a corporate attire anymore....and I certainly don't care if I don't have a degree in my life. All I care right now is to become the best chef I can ever be, and to delight people with my delicious food!
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