A Little Bit Of Everything

Okay so we are now starting our third rotation so I have had the chance to be at each station twice. I can tell already that I have gained and improved upon a lot of skills. Our baking midterm was at close to the end of November, it definitely wasn't as difficult as I was expecting. I made a white pan loaf, cloverleaf rolls, chocolate chip scones and double chocolate muffins. It was a busy morning but I managed to finish all my products before I went for lunch(definitely a moment that made me proud:P). While I was at the pies station this time, I got to experiment with a chiffon pie recipe, which after being revised actually turned out really well. Also I got to make a fresh fruit tart where I got to slice the fruit in super thin slices and arrange it on top of the pastry cream in the tart shell, which to me was a lot of fun. Also I got a second shot at being manager....this station is definitely more challenging and comes with more responsibilities than the other stations. For the most part though I kind of enjoy this station because it truly lets you know where your weaknesses are and what you would need to improve upon in order to work out in this industry. We are now in the pies unit which I am really enjoying. Over the summer I worked in a bakery where we baked pies, rolls, buns, loaves and some other products for farmers markets, and every Thursday when I would work all I would do, from 6 in the morning when I started until when I was done at 12, was fill and top pies. the thing was though, I never got to make the shell so I'm really glad I get to learn that part now to.:)

Fresh Fruit Tart

Strawberry Chiffon Pie