After a self-imposed hiatus and at the subtle winks of friends and family, the girl is back. And she's still running with a spoon...carefully, might I add.
I've reclined under a tree out back for the ambiance that my brother's small garden creates. It's rather inspiring with its charm: simple, calm, but growing and changing ever still, bearing much fruit. I suppose that I'm describing a life goal more than I am the foliage. Ha! It's like Meg Ryan's character in French Kiss, when asked to describe a wine she ends up describing herself...
Yea, we all know it's a terrible French accent, but I'm a sucker for Meg in the 90s.
I remember starting this blog, thinking that it was going to be something strictly informative, maybe a bit cheeky at times, but for the most part a how-to. But, when I write about food, in the blogosphere or no, I can't help but bridge it and my daily life; I talk about who I am rather than just what I made. Maybe this is the profound truth behind "you are what you eat". Food is people, culture; it's intertwined in our lives in a way that provokes memories and inspires new ones. It's also one of my love languages, so deal with it.
One week of classes left, one internship, and one portfolio to finish. I can't believe it. I had a final buffet this past week that showed off a couple items from each quarter of schooling. Breads, candies, cookies, petit fours, and a plated Bavarois.
Featuring my family's Farmer's Rose, Norwegian china.
(Played off the loops and colors a little bit for my plated dessert.)
I had great support from my immediate and extended family. I'm so blessed to have people that supported my decision to leave UK and start the pastry program at Sullivan. I'm reminded daily that my hands were created to do this work. Thanksgiving and praise for God's direction and planning!
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Here's a bit of sugar work that my team and I put together. We were all looking forward to Fall, so we thought the earthy tones and Autumn motif apropos.
I'm looking forward to seeing what plans the future holds. In the meantime, I'm picking up bits of different languages just in case, building a resume, and working hard at every opportunity.
Enjoy life, use real butter, and praise God for all his blessings. Ciao!