Saturday, August 1, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Bartending School
The final week also brings the written exam (which I'm studying for now...hence this monolog)
Here's a recap of my weeks:
Week 1: 100%
Week 2: 100%
Week 3: 99% (Who know a cherry is not a good garnish for a Perfect Dewer's Rob Roy)
So as I'm hours away from my exam...I thought i'd leave you some famous quotes of interest...
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they are going to feel all day."
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Chocolate Boxes
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Back In the States/Expansion of blog
Mum, dad and I went to the annual Condor's booze cruise..here's some pics.
So you might be wondering about the expansion of the blog...well since i'll be staying put in Chicago for awhile, I thought I'd start adding some tidbits of triva, did ya knows', and funny/interesting things. I'm sure most of you know I have a lot of random thoughts and trivia ...so I figured this is as good of a place as any to let it all out lol.
So for now...here's something you might find funny...certainly made me smile:
(stay tuned for more blog action soon)
Ode to a Martini Drinker
by Sold Cober
Strankel, strankle, little twink.
Who the hell you are I think.
I'm not under what they call
The alcofluence of incohol.
I'm not druck as thinkle peep
I'm just a little slort of sheep
Tee martoonis make a guy
Fool so feelish, don't know why.
Rally don't know who's me yet.
The drunker I stay the longer I get.
So just one more to full my cup
I've all day sober to Sunday up.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Week 7
We just did our herb & salad exam which included some techniques on Friday. I think I did pretty well, I'll find out the results tomorrow. For the technique part I had to: chop and sweat an onion, slice and saute mushrooms, make mayonnaise and make a paper piping bag....all in 20 mins....I think I got it all done and in more than enough time.
After the exam we had a winter bbq here and a bit of a party ...then on Saturday I was in need of a quiet night home....so I decided not to go with the group to Cork. Sunday was really nice, we went on a cliff walk (photos are attached) then went to lunch at a restaurant that overlooks the bay and then worked/toured a bakery in Middleton. Really a great day.
Hope all is well with you lot
xoxo
Thursday, January 29, 2009
As Promised
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Week 4
Last Friday after school we came back to our house and the alarm was going off, and we had no power. After about 3 hours someone came out to figure out what happened....apparently my toilet was dripping into the fuse box..causing the "melt down." So, the solution=wait til the fuse to dry out.....no problem what-so-ever with no power for a night, the problem I had with the whole situation....the bloody alarm was not turned off...for 36 HOURS.
Sleeping through an alarm is not a fun thing to do...luckily Charlotte and I left to go to Kilkenny...so we avoided some of the alarm, but not all of it.
We got to Kilkenny, and had a fun time...did some shopping and had some dinner, met Marc and Barbara for some drinks...only to find out Barbara's car had been stolen! So we had a full session then went back to Marc's for the best home-made curried chips I've ever had!
On a positive spin for the weekend, I got to see KD..went to Dodo's grave to say hello...had a lovely meal at Paul's restaurant and had a good drive back down to Cork.
I'll have to load pictures next time because the internet is REALLY REALLY slow right now, so until then...I'll leave you with this thought:
A bowl of Corn Flakes, has more salt in it than a cup of Sea Water!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
I GOT A JOB!!
Here's a bit about the town:
Its in a town called Panzano in Chianti. Here's what I found when I googled the town...
Panzano (498m) originally a medieval castle, still preserves some of its old walls and towers.
Its strategic and picturesque position is best appreciated on the approach from San Casciano.
There is one main street leading to the church of Santa Maria which was completely renovated a century ago. It has a late Gothic Madonna and Child attributed to Bernardo di Stefano Rosselli encased in a larger picture with saints and angels. In the nearby oratory is an Annunciation attributed to Michele di Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio.
Where is Panzano in Chianti: is located in the middle of Florence province, at the beginning of the Chianti area
How to reach Panzano in Chianti: From Florence, direction south on the Chiantigiana road S222. Florence is 30 Km far
Nearby: Visit the Chianti area, Greve in Chianti, Radda and Castellina in Chianti.
Distances: Florence 30 Km - Siena 36 Km
I'm not sure where exactly I am, but here's a map of Tuscany...
AHHHHH I can't believe it! Just found the restaurnt, in this photo its just a wine bar, but they are creating the restaurnt now, they open up in March!!
Friday, January 9, 2009
End of Week One
Flapjacks
Homemade Lemonade
Brown Soda Bread
Poached Pears in Sweet Geranium Syrup
Winter Salad
Potato Soup
Carrot Soup
3 types of Savory Tarts
Mushroom a la' creme
White bread
Scones
Crackers
Candied Orange Peal
Choc. Hazelnut Tart
Apple Crumble Pie
A variety of salads
Jam
How to joint a chicken
Wings
Chicken Breast
Gamed birds
Fork Biscuits
To name a few!
So as you can see....its been busy :)
By the end of the 12 weeks I'm going to be cooking up a storm!
Here are some photos of my Housemates and some chicken friends lol
I heard this week that Ballymaloe was in the top 5 cooking schools in the world....so far it feels like it..bloody hard work, but so worth it. So ya...
This weekends plans so far:
-Farmers market, some shopping, dinner at Clonmel and maybe a day trip on Sunday to Kerry or Clare, not sure yet.
Hope you all had a good week.
xoxo
L
Our good friend.
William not enjoying me taking his picture lol..I reckon he's got a bit of peter pan in him what do you think?
Tipton wouldn't stop moving so I had to take a cameo and his eyes were shut so sorry for that...we were about to play some pool.
Charlotte (eating a bag of chips...she would not be impressed that I posted her in this photo eating lol)
Tom beating everyone at pool lol
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Photos of the house
Monday, January 5, 2009
Day One
I know I promised pictures but like I said...I'm shattered, I need sleep...I promise pictures tomorrow.
Lotsa Love
Laoise
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Finally Arrived
So far there's Charlotte, Tipton and William. There's a nice group...Charlotte is from Holland, Tipton is from the states-Tenn I think he said and William is from Scotland. Were still awaiting the arrival of Tom, so not sure what his story is yet.
I left Marc (my uncle's) at about quarter after 3 and pulled in here at 5:30, so not bad at all. Then got my self sorted and met the group for a big soup and bread dinner....delicious soup. I've got to unpack shortly and get ready for a 9 am start walking the farm and then a demo...should be great fun!
See all you kiddies soon! Lotsa love
xoxo
Laoise
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year!
So funny story from the night....Tony who is a vegetarian for about 20 years said his brother-in-law always says teases him saying he has photos of Tony tucking into a turkey leg one of the Christmases ago...Tony gets to hear this story every year...so this year, he said to his brother-in-law, before anyone could talk about a turkey photo, that he had photos of his sister with lots of past boyfriends, but it doesn't mean she loves them now.... does it...so just fuck off! Tony get's the gold star for that in my book!
Anyway here's the pics I promised from our ice skating! I didn't bring the camera out last night, sorry about that but I will take some landscape photos soon!
Lots of love! Happy 2009!!!...Make it a good one!
PS---Any resolutions?