A New Beginning

This is going to be a completely fresh start. I’ve neglected this blog for so long and I could make any number of excuses. But they are besides the point. There are new and exciting things happening  and I will be documenting them right here!

Exciting event #1: Tomorrow I start my new job. That’s right, someone is actually paying me to bake my little heart out. I’m excited and terrified and all those other cliches. This will be a completely new experience for me, stepping out of the safety and security of the classroom and into the real world. Here’s hoping it isn’t as cold, harsh and unforgiving as it’s made out to be. I’m also looking forward to receiving a paycheck again, it’s been far far too long.

Exciting event#2: October is mad food month in Sydney. Officially known as the Sydney International Food Festival (SIFF), there are so many special foodie events going on I’m regressing into kid-in-a-candystore mode. Bank balance willing, I’ll attend whatever I can and try and remember to blog about it.

Maybe next time I’ll fill in what I’ve been up to all this while. Maybe.

 

Sugar

Its been so very boring this last week. We’re doing sugar work and I honestly couldn’t care less about it. Sure its a valuable skill that could set me apart, but still, it’s dead boring! I’ve realised that I’m really not into making showpieces at all. That said, they don’t look half bad.

Cast Sugar Showpiece

Pulled Sugar Showpiece

Next week: Blown sugar and Pastillage (ugh!)

 

Finally!

Ok, the much awaited update. I’ll try not to overload everyone with pictures so I’ll try and keep it to one pic per product.

Feuille D'Automne

 

Savarin

 

Lemon Meringue Tartlette, Pistachio Ice Cream, Pistachio Nougatine and Raspberry Sauce

 

Gingerbread House

 

Olive and Basil Focaccia Ring

 

Chef Gert and my assessment Gateau (on the left!)

 

Strawberry and Grand Marnier Mousse Gateau (my assessment piece)

 

Chocolate Box (Assessment Part II)

 

Inside: Fork Dipped Marzipan

 So maybe I forgot to photograph my own chocolate box before wrapping it up and maybe I broke a bit off the edge while wrapping it up. But who’s to say really?

Till next week!

 

Apologies!

Sorry for the lack of updates. I’m in the midst of exams right now so things are a little crazy. I promise I’ll update on the last few weeks once my exams are done. Wish me luck!