Good Eats: Le Bernardin

This is a restaurant that excites me in many ways. First, I can't wait to eat there and I would be honored to ever have the opportunity to work there. They will definitely be receiving a resume upon graduation.


 Read all about Le Bernardin after the jump!

Celebrity Cuisines: What does your fav celeb like to eat?

What do your favorite stars like to eat? Read on for a list of favorite celebrity food.

 Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie makes no secret of the fact that she enjoys McDonalds fast food and Cheerios. She also enjoy tequila and teat...together. Play dates at the Jolie-Pitt estate are bound to be a lot of fun.

More celebrities after the jump!

Pics of dishes created in Culinary Foundations III (Meats & Seafood)

Poached salmon with Maltaise sauce, Green beans, Battonet carrots, Leak pilaf, and Fried Sweet Potato Tumbleweed

Chicken Chasseur with Savory Waffles served with a White Wine Sauce (Gourmet Chicken & Waffles)

VERY good dish! "Demonstrated by Chef Jon-Paul Hutchins, Chef Instructor, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. Try this classic dish -- chicken that melts in your mouth with a savory waffles and smooth sauce. And learn an innovative way to use your belgium waffle maker."

Chicken Fabrication as taught by LCB's Chef Schneider

Learned how to fabricate chickens this mod. Actually like doing it and have been saving money by buying chickens and cutting them up for the fam. Here is a video by my chef instructor demonstrating how to do it properly.

 Video after the jump!

Deans List

The Deans List was announced this week and Yes, I made the grade! This was the best decision I could have made and I'm so excited for the end of school to officially begin my career as a Chef!

Great video on making pasta

Pasta Making the Italian way plus three sauces from Tomm Johnson on Vimeo.

Celebrity Cuisines: President Barack Obama's trip to Frontera Grill in Chicago

This Halloween weekend 2010, President of the United States, Barack Obama, visited Chicago to campaign for Democrats before last Tuesday's election. While there, Mr. President stopped by the hugely successful,  Frontera Grill and Topolobampo, owned and operated by Chef Rick Bayless and his wife. 

My attempt at an Ace of Cakes special

For my son's 8th birthday, we decided to make our own cake. My wife and I are huge fans of Ace of Cakes so we decided to 'play Chef Duff' and attempt to make a fondant cake. We decided on a swimming pool since it was a swimming party. Check out the pics and let me know what you think!

Guest Chef's Original Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Layer Pie

Hello everyone! I'm Christina, a current Pastry student with the owner of this blog, Marlon! Although he is a culinary student, we had 2 classes together. In class I was known for talking too much...and now I cant seem to find anything to say!...lol. When asked to say a little something about myself, I freeze up. So here is my best attempt at doing so!   I'm a mother of 2 wonderful children! They are my world and my inspiration! I've got a head full of ideas but unfathomably not the kitchen to try them out in. I love to bake. I also have a passion for culinary but find baking so therapeutic. There is nothing better then after a long day making something sweet and comforting. I'm sure if I keep digging though my computer, I'll find more recipe's tucked away! Here is my original recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake Layer Pie. - Christina Lynn Schaefer