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Yep.
It's funny, I've worked in a lot of different fields, but I always seem to find my way back into kitchens one way or another.
When covid19 lockdowns closed my old job down a year ago I enjoyed a little time off, then went back to slingin pizzas in the next state over where things opened up sooner.
After dipping my toes back in the water I looked for something a little more upscale with better pay, and in my area there's lots of demand so I had plenty of options to consider. This place treats me well. I get the whole kitchen to myself, which is how I like it VS having lots of bodies on the line.
It's funny, I've worked in a lot of different fields, but I always seem to find my way back into kitchens one way or another.
When covid19 lockdowns closed my old job down a year ago I enjoyed a little time off, then went back to slingin pizzas in the next state over where things opened up sooner.
After dipping my toes back in the water I looked for something a little more upscale with better pay, and in my area there's lots of demand so I had plenty of options to consider. This place treats me well. I get the whole kitchen to myself, which is how I like it VS having lots of bodies on the line.
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I worked as a banquet cook at a casino, just after high school, for about four years, until the family business came calling.vivi wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 1:37 amYep.
It's funny, I've worked in a lot of different fields, but I always seem to find my way back into kitchens one way or another.
When covid19 lockdowns closed my old job down a year ago I enjoyed a little time off, then went back to slingin pizzas in the next state over where things opened up sooner.
After dipping my toes back in the water I looked for something a little more upscale with better pay, and in my area there's lots of demand so I had plenty of options to consider. This place treats me well. I get the whole kitchen to myself, which is how I like it VS having lots of bodies on the line.
It remains the most enjoyable job I have had. Same reasons, we had our own massive kitchen and it was usually just me and one or two others. A lot of overnight prep and a crap ton of overtime.
Unfortunately, the sous chef took a better job opportunity and the new guy was about as pleasant as a sock full of glass... I lasted a few months, before rolling on down the road.
I've always missed the kitchen.
One of these days, I'm going to open my own restaurant.
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Made a salad out of roquette/arugula, red onion, thinly sliced nashis and crunchy pears in lemon vinaigrette, with maple syrup glazed toasted pecans and walnuts.
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Made some of my spicy flour, secret blend of six spices.
Chicken & shrimp, breaded, fried, a honey drizzle, served with sweet chili sauce.
The spice is balanced out with the sweet, so you taste the heat but never feel like you need a drink.
Chicken & shrimp, breaded, fried, a honey drizzle, served with sweet chili sauce.
The spice is balanced out with the sweet, so you taste the heat but never feel like you need a drink.
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Wow, I am salivating Vivi. That is a good appetizer, we need some booze to match it!
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Hah, we have a nice selection hereroxiescarf wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 3:44 amWow, I am salivating Vivi. That is a good appetizer, we need some booze to match it!
Todays employee app was chips and salsa. First time I've made it in a long time. Flavor is great, everyone came back for seconds and thirds. Color / consistency was off though, came out a little thick and orange.
Goes well with a quesadilla
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bacon avocado burger
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Vivi... just so you know, I hate you. :D
Seriously though... I'm supposed to be dreaming of real estate, not a kitchen!
Seriously though... I'm supposed to be dreaming of real estate, not a kitchen!
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:D
Bartender asked for some of my chicken strips. Did them the right way this time with panko and egg wash. flash fried then baked. crispy crust, very tender meat.
Tastes a lot different than the frozen ones.
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Looks like we are on the same page. Mine are floured, egged, breadcrumbed and rested for 5 minutes(15 is the best. But who has the time?!).
There is no other way to fry them up, in my book.
If I have the time, I'm making shrimp potstickers tonight. Just have to get the dough prepped...
There is no other way to fry them up, in my book.
If I have the time, I'm making shrimp potstickers tonight. Just have to get the dough prepped...
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They look delicious. I make mine using my late grandma' way, dipped in milk, egg and flour and cooked in melted butter.
Instant childhood flashback :)
Tonight was chicken wings with a basic sunflower seed oil, cinnamon, massala and S&P seasoning. Served with pan-roasted chickpeas and broad beans (I think)
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In the knoife box : M4 Millie, Spyderco Perrin Street Bowie, TOPS Tanimboca
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Fresh caught Mahi-Mahi
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I love Mahi Mahi. It's my second favorite fish, just behind Ono(Wahoo).
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La pasta
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Made a margherita pizza for the staff to share.
I used this recipe + a teaspoon of sugar and a tablespoon of olive oil for the dough.
I used this recipe + a teaspoon of sugar and a tablespoon of olive oil for the dough.
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Excellent! Reminds me that I need to get my butt on one of Michigan's many waterways and fish up some yellow perch.
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Love that area, I have delivered a few boats up to DC and always stopped at the Tides Inn on the Rappahannock (sp?) on our way up the Chesapeake. Beautiful area, great people.Joshcrutchley1 wrote: ↑Sun May 09, 2021 10:07 pmLooks good!
I was born and raised in Baltimore, Md right by the Chesapeake bay. My uncle used to put Old Bay on everything, a little too much if you ask me. I keep it reserved for seafood only.
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Fishing is like therapy, such a wonderful hobby. I actually prefer fishing from the shore in a quiet spot than on a boat with all the electronics, fancy offshore tackle etc., much more enjoyable.