Midterms Already?!

I can’t believe how fast the semester is going; it is already been eight weeks into the semester. Thus far I am enjoying my classes. One of my classes ended; now I have two more classes added on. My midterm exam for my Meat, Fish, and Poultry class went better than I expected. I learned a lot from various cooking methods to different cuts of meat. We were evaluated on our knowledge in the kitchen by having a set of recipes and doing them in a timely matter, and then afterwards we were given a written exam. As I finished the exams I realized how much information I learned from the start of the semester. This is why I feel the Culinary Arts program is where I belong because of self-fulfillment and the people who are in the program are awesome, our bond has grown since I started in January 2011.

Furthermore, this week is club week; people from all over MPTC are representing their clubs. This is a good chance for people to meet new people, and the opportunity to join clubs that catches their interest. At the same event people are able to sign up for a raffle prize to win gas cards, and other great prizes. I am actually part of the culinary club serving as Treasurer. I started with this club last semester, and I already experienced a lot of new things I haven’t done before. Basically the culinary club is open to all people no matter what program they are going for. We do numerous events such Fondue Fest, various dinners, and other special events. These are great ways to network and meet people throughout the community and statewide. We fundraise for a trip to either Chicago or Germany, this is how I got involved traveling with the group back in May 2011. There are so many things we do as a group, if you are interested in joining or wanting more information you can contact me or visit the culinary corner by the cafeteria to catch the updated news.

Back to the ranch on October 19, in my baking class we finished making our breads. My partner and I made a Honey Oatmeal Bread, and it turned out really good. Every time fresh breads comes out people quickly purchase these breads and are gone within a day. This is something different that I would like to add to my future restaurant to make fresh bread from scratch to incorporate with my cuisines. In my afternoon class for my hot sandwich class we had a midterm. We are judged on a hot sandwich entrée; basically we had to choose a meal that can be used in a restaurant. Well that’s all for now because now I have to start my midterm. On my next blog I’ll tell you the final results!

Tschuss,
Lee IV

The Germans Are Here!

After waiting three months for the Germans to come to America, the day finally came! On Thursday September 22, 2011, students from Germany landed in Madison, Wisconsin. I couldn’t wait much longer to see them because I made some good friends when I went to Germany in May 2011. Five carloads drove down to Madison to pick up the Germans at Dane County Regional Airport. As we got there the anticipation of seeing them was filled with joy. Once we entered the airport we all hugged one another, took pictures, and laughed about the good times in Germany.  After we left the airport we decided to get some grub at East Town Mall food court in Madison. Some of the Germans were tired, hungry and overwhelmed, but they were in good spirits to be in America.

Once we finished eating at various restaurants located in the food court, we walked the mall to check out some of the stores. It was a little funny to see some of their faces because some of the stores we have here they don’t have in Germany. They were oh my goodness ya have stores like Abercrombie & Fitch, Victoria Secret and so on here. I guess at times I take for granted of the stores we have here since I see them all the time, so to me it’s normal. Seeing their faces was priceless.  Shortly after, we talked about some of our plans for the week and departed home.

Our journey back to Fond du Lac was a smooth ride. As I took a look back in the van I saw majority of the Germans already sleeping; some of them had already been awake for a day so they were ready for bed. Once we reached home I introduced my hosts to my housemates and took a tour around to the house. I basically told them to make themselves at home because they are more than guests, and I wanted them to feel like this was their home away from home.  After unpacking, my hosts were off to bed waiting for the exciting days ahead.

Here goes Day 1 stay tuned for more to come!

Cheers,

Lee IV

Ahoy Mates!

Here goes my first blog! I’m excited to start something new that gives me the opportunity to show the everyday life of a student at Moraine Park Technical College.  I’m in the Culinary Arts Program and throughout my blogs I will try my best to keep you updated with all the fun exciting things at school and out of the classroom activities.

Some more random facts about me are I am a true Bears fan.  That is right, I am not afraid to say or show it. I love sports from soccer to snowboarding; there isn’t a sport that I don’t care for. If you forgot already I love to travel with a passion (check out my bio in the about me tab), I wish one day I could find a sponsor to help with my goal to travel around the world. I also have a huge passion for cooking and love to try new cuisines.

Well mates here’s round one of my blog. I hope you enjoyed it and the many more to come!

Bon Voyage!

Lee IV