Well y'all I have been in New York ten weeks. The time has passed so quickly. Tomorrow is my last day. We have our final exam. This is always hard because we have no idea what we will be making till 9:30 in the morning. We are expected to have the items done by certain time. We have been having timed practices the last four school days. I think that will make it easier. We have taken our written test and handed in all our projects. They already evaluated us for the class work. I did really good I hugged the chef. Wow was I happy. I hope I do as well tomorrow.
The first picture is Fish in Parchment Paper. When we started to make this dish I though, It will be OK. This is a great fish dish and fairly diet to boot. The second picture is a spicy seafood soup. This was great. Full of octopus, cuttlefish, squid, scallops, and shrimp. Great for cold winter night. i would probably make it with the squid, scallops, and shrimp. Only because octopus and cuttlefish are so abundant in our small community. I love this dish. 
This sandwich is made with phyllo dough and sauteed vegetables. The vegetables are sauteed separately and arranged so when you cut the sandwich it looks beautiful. This would be a great party food. You can make them up ahead of time and pop them in the oven last minute. 
This is my strawberry tart. What else can I say. It looked great and tasted just as good. I made a tart today and it was not as good. My pastry cream did not do as good. It tasted good but did not cut real pretty. I will send out another draft before I leave on Saturday the 18Th of this month. I can't believe I will be in Italy on Sunday. All of you who have kept in touch THANK YOU. I will keep sending as long as you are reading. If I talk about a recipe you would like just let me know. I will be happy to share. Some are long but most are very doable. Good food is not real complicated.
Wish me luck tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yvonne
i'm keeping my fingers crossed that things will go well tomnorrow. i'm sure you'll do well and the challenge will be fun. do i understand correctly that your friends from your classes in NY will all be going to italy as well. it will be helpful to have that support group and it surely sounds like you have a really compatible group. will be looking forward to your continued posts from italy. safe travels, yvonne, and have fun !!
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed all of your blogs and am looking forward for more from Italy. It all sounds exciting. I know Italy will be even more exciting. I went to Wilmington last week and had dinner with Caitlin. I really enjoyed our visit.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing! I am so happy you are doing something you love and are so good at. You will ace your test, I have no doubt.
ReplyDeleteThe seafood soup sounds delicious.
Looking forward to getting your Italy news.
Bon voyage,
Anne