"The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you've got to have a what-the-hell attitude."
-Julia Child

9.28.2012

Ravioli

Basil infused ravioli filled with butternut squash





Entering the World of Rice

Simple Vegetable Sushi



Mushroom Risotto


Butternut Squash Risotto




9.27.2012

I love you like a fat kid loves cake

Who wants cake?

Upside Down Pineapple Cake








Carrot Cake with a cream cheese frosting and drizzled with caramel





Opera Cake layers of chocolate ganache and mocha buttercream








German Chocolate Cake topped with cookie crumbs, walnuts, and coconut



Personal German Chocolate Cake sitting in an Orange creme anglaise and Caramel sauce. Layers of chocolate ganache and caramel filled with walnuts and toasted coconut. Topped with a quenelle of the caramel filling and a chantilly cream for your pleasure. ;-)





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In case you thought bread week had ended... It's just getting better.

Sourdough


The Scallion Brioche









9.04.2012

The Bagel

The Bagel





Israel's 2012 Womens "Masterchef" Competition... Round One

Four of us had been chosen to participate in Israel's 2012 Womens "Masterchef" Competition...
The results are not yet in, but trust me... you'll know when I know.

Learning from the best. Chef Yochanan and Chef Jeff




The four culinary students up against the housewives


The judges.


And finally for our dishes...


Judith- Puff Pastry stuffed with Salmon, green beans, and potato and leeks galettes


Sarah- Cajan spiced Chicken, sweet corn risotto wrapped in green beans topped with sweet potato chips, yellow and red pepper couli, with deep fried okra 


Shaindl- Poached Sea Bass with an asian styled soy sauce wrapped in seaweed topped with a mango salsa, rice noodles, and fried cabbage


Mik- Roasted Chicken stuffed with Cranberry puree and carrots over a pomegranate sauce with a side of cauliflower puree and a small square of fried chicken topped with pistachio salt