Sunday, February 5, 2012

Disappearing is all we need some times.

So it is no mystery that I disappeared for a while but, don't we all need it and only a few of us actually do it.  Life is all about the "ups and downs", not like the roller skating rink.  If you're a North County resident you know exactly what I am talking about.  Between finishing culinary school, finding a new job, family & loosing my dearest and closest friend; it has been really difficult to sit down and maintain this "blog".

My heart is still torn apart and completely lost with out my friend Bradley.  All I can do every day is pray to God and hope that I will be able to get a grasp of who I am becoming and regain balance in my life.  I am holding on to the positives of the old me and learning all about this new person.  I am more aware and willing to do what it takes to make me happy.  I will be taking one step at a time but, moving forward with everything in my life.

With that said, I have a great starting position with a wonderful restaurant.  I am a  garge manger cook with Prep Kitchen in Little Italy.  This location is the newest addition of the Whisk and Ladle Hospitality company.  I was very shocked on my first day when they informed me that it was my position.  I thought I would be going to start with a lower position.  The job has been very demanding with high expectations but, I love it.  Everyday I have had butterflies in my stomach before I go in thinking I might just get fired up until these last few days.  I am feeling a little better about what I am accomplishing there and I am excited to learn every day.

Today being a really beautiful Sunday off I decided to finally cook.  I have not cooked for my family in a long time.  So tonight's menu consists of steak, grilled veggies with garlic yummies and scalloped potatoes made with a bechamel sauce base.  The grilling is not being made based on the whole super bowl hype.  I am a Charger fan all the way and don't watch the super bowl & wont until the Chargers make it.  So here is a little pic of tonight's dinner and I hope it is one of many to come.