Steak and Potatoes

This weeks class was a learning experience in many ways. In the kitchen I learned how to work as a group to create a meal. Before, I mainly cooked on my own in my home and did things myself so I didn't have to rely on anyone else. I liked the teamwork involved with working with a group. I also learned to become more prepared for classes this week I didn't hear that we had to write out the recipe if we needed it so at first I was a little lost without it. Next week I will come fully prepared for class. In class I practiced my julienne cutting skills and even though they arent perfect yet I am pleased that I haven't cut myself. As far as cooking we made several dishes and I learned a lot in the process of making them. I learned different tips how how to make a good steak and how to make a good plated presentation instead of TV dinner style. Most of the dishes we made in class I had never made before so it was nice to try something new and that I would make. For instance I had never made French Fries from scratch before and was surprised about how easy it was to make. I also was surprised with how good the Spinach Cream was and that I liked it so much considering I don't particularly enjoy spinach. I actually ended up making the Spinach Cream and Caramelized Onions for my family this weekend both of which they enjoyed and are looking forward to trying some new dishes I will learn in class.