the apprentice begins her training!!!

for the past week i've been standing in the kitchen for more than 5 hours with only 2 breaks that last for only 10-15 mins!!!! the chefs (my teachers) always tells the class that the career we have chosen is not an easy one but nevetheless if one has the passion and perseverance for it...the rewards are always fulfilling...and i wasnt really sure what they always meant by that till we worked in the kitchen!! it IS HARD!!! standing while wearing those painful kitchen clogs for more than 5 hours kills!!! ive never felt so exhausted in my life (aside from ACP)...but last thursday and friday...we cooked our own lunches!!! it was so goood!! and i can say that those 5 long painful hours are worth it!!! im so happy!! ^___^ next week, tuesday and wednesday, i dont have any classes for preparation for my preliminary exams which were moved to thursday and friday..to give 2 days-off just to study for exams must mean its really hard!! so i'll do my best and study!! just because i get tired and exhausted wouldnt mean im giving up so easily.....things are just starting...and i havent even tasted anything yet!!! ^___~

im actually cooking for my family this sunday!! im going to make the Pork Emincer with Button Mushrooms.. ^__^V right now, im waiting for my Brown Beef Stock to be ready which will be used for tomorrow's lunch....i'll let you guys how it turns out...this would be my first attempt...well ive cooked for my family alot of times already...but this would be my first time cooking something which ive learned from school...so im nervous and i hope it turns out alright!!

here are some pictures taken last week...

Chef Uli always have time to take pictures with the class no matter how busy he is with the stocks!! LOL! ^___^

thursday lunch menu:

friday lunch menu:

the funny thing about this day's lunch was we used too much herb garnish!!! made it look like a "jungle" theme spread!! LOL!! ^___^