Bad, Bad Commercial.....

http://youtu.be/AwLwnBR3vHI

Quizno's has had some terrible commercials in the past, but this one made me laugh out loud!  What do you think?  How does this commercial help (or hurt) their business?

Food Recall

http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2012/08/bagged-salad-recalled-for-potential-listeria-contamination/#.UDmCm8FlQ3g

Summer Picks

Here are some great recipes that my family has enjoyed this summer.  Try them out for your family and friends!


Cajun Chicken Pasta

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/09/cajun-chicken-pasta/

Easy Lemon Cream Cake

http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=336868

New Presents for Class!!!!

Check out our new package from Sur la Table! I am so excited.  Can anyone guess what the shell pan is called? 

perfect pate-a-choux...

This was the very first recipe that I tried in culinary school.  I can remember being like "yeah, I can totally make eclairs".  Fast forward an hour later and you will see messy blobs of dough, decent ganache, and pastry cream leaking out of the side.  I was too embarrassed to take a picture.  I tried profiteroles (cream puffs) the next day and they were much easier!  I look forward to seeing what you guys think this fall when we try pate-a-choux.  I only hope that your first creation looks better than mine from years ago! Below is a recipe for perfect dough.  We can only hope! : )

http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-pate-a-choux-20120728,0,2398394.story

New News For ServSafe Bonus Points....

http://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2012/04/16/1153/

FCCLA Nationals!

Whew! What a long, but fun week in Orlando, FL! Apex took home 5 gold medals and 2 silver medals! The week was filled with lots of walking, 2 days at Universal Studios, and lots of good food! Also 20+ hours on a bus.