Hell's Kitchen?

  Today was our first as "chefs," and since I worked the morning shift (6am-2:30) my first task was to make french toast...and lots of it. One of the managers joked that he sometimes felt like Gordon Ramsay and wanted to start yelling...I'm glad he didn't follow through. I must have made over 175 toasts, and it took twice as long because only half of the griddle was working. No sweat though, everyone got fed and breakfast flew by.

  The two chefs I shadowed at this dining hall are fantastic. Both have been there for over 25 years and know their stuff, to say the least. They're also so gracious about explaining everything when working with us, so it makes our jobs enjoyable too. I personally love cooking, so this week is especially exciting for me. The hardest part is to resist eating everything we make!

  I prepped pulled pork for tomorrow's dinner...as one of my favorite foods, I am drooling with anticipation!

 

  The three of us are trying to plan out our weekends as well, and I must say I am very excited to have things to look forward to! Between work and play, my first week has been exceeding expectations. Who knew Connecticut could be so fun? :)

-Casey

Two pictures from our weekend getaway to the Mystic Aquarium:

The baby pengees!

And a narwhal. Just kidding, it's a beluga whale. They're HUGE!