My First Fondant Cake

I've done cakes before but I've never dealt with Fondant. This is a coconut cake with mango filling.  :)

A Taste of Old Hollywood

For the last course of the (maybe, maybe not) quarter before graduating, our classed designed an event. 40 cover, 7 courses representing 3 movies, and film and music of old hollywood. Here is what we came up with:

First Course: Amuse

Oyster Shell with Scallop Mousse, Oyster in Katafi (Deep Fried) on a bed of sea weed

Second Course: Cold App

Asparagus Soup with Trio of Citrus

Third Course: Hot App

Peach BBQ Pulled Pork with Peach Sauce, Corn Bread, Succotash Slaw

Fourth Course: Fish

Pistachio Crusted Sea Bass with Watermelon Radish Bouquetier, Pickled Watermelon Rind, Pistachio Vinaigrette, and Radish Slaw

Fifth Course: Intermezzo

Deconstructed Bloody Mary dubbed "Bloody Brigid"

Vodka and Tonic Gelee with Spicy Tomato Orb, and Celery Ice

Sixth Course: Meat

Lamb with Tomato Jam, Compound Butter

Seventh Course: DESSERT!!!!!

Trio of Desserts Representing the Heart Throbs of the 1950's

Marlon Brando: Hot Lava Cake, Coffee Ice Cream, Chocolate Bow Tie with Blackberry Sauce

Marilyn Monroe: Blondie, Lemon Curd, Strawberry Panna Cotta with Chocolate Transfer "Kiss"

James Dean: Chocolate Mousse Orb with Coffee Ice Cream, Chocolate Stripped Cigarette

It was killer. Lots of positive comments saying we left our audience breathless!

*Photos Courtesy of Sinsay Fitography

Feels good to be a Graduate!

I am thankful. I graduated with highest honors from culinary school this past friday (6/18). This is only the beginning of my journey. As it continues, I will be discovering new things, making new friends, sharing new ideas. Since we never know where this life will lead, I intend to make every part of it count. As this road is paved, I intend to pioneer and make history. Join me?