Reading: BAD TWIN
Started reading BAD TWIN, by “Gary Troup” — a fictional character on the television show LOST. Â
Author: Drew
DINNER 212: Monday, July 31, 2006
Tonight, Wendy & I met up with Dave & Robin to go to Vincenzo’s Italian restaurant. Wendy & I had eaten there when it was in its previous location — an old gas station with 14 tables and bathrooms out back. The place was so small…
DINNER 213: Tuesday, August 1, 2006
Tonight, I worked at Cincinnati State helping with another non-credit culinary class, this time a team-building event for guests of a local company.
Chef Ritter, Patrick (a first year student), and I got everything together for the class to be able to make Gazpacho, Caesar Salad, Steak Diane, Asparagus with Hollandaise, and to enjoy a Caramel Flan that Chef had made earlier. We prepared the stations with all the ingredients and tools, collected bowls and containers, unmolded and plated the flans, and rolled silverware in preparation for their arrival.
The students — about 20 of them — were enthusiastic and willing to learn & work. Everything went well, but they used nearly every dish in the whole kitchen (it seemed). We were washing dishes endlessly when the event was over! Still, it was fun, and they did a pretty good job — items were well prepared (if a bit underseasoned), so dinner was tasty.
Speaking of Hollandaise, click (more…) for a BigOven recipe for a very easy, tasty Hollandaise from Mark Bittman.
DINNER 214: Wednesday, August 2, 2006
We had another SALSA class this evening — a make-up from a previously-scheduled class that had to be cancelled. Scott, Amy, Wendy, and I finished up in grand style because Mason, our instructor, did such a nice job teaching us. This was our final night…
DINNER 215: Thursday August 3, 2006
A very simple dinner this evening. We ran to Penn Station for a quick meal of Chicken Teriyaki with fries.
DINNER 216: Friday, August 4, 2006
Wendy & I both took the day off and we spent it taking the dogs to Wendy’s hospital for boarding, getting packed, and preparing for our trip. Oh. Didn’t I tell you about our trip? As loyal readers know, we’ve been part of a supper…