Soooo, the reason I haven't written in such a long time is b/c of the Thanksgiving Holiday, followed immediately by this mystery wrist / hand injury that makes it very painful to do just about everything - including typing and using the mouse. You would be surprised how difficult it is to function - let alone be a chef - without the use of your right hand. I am finally going to the Dr tomorrow to try and get to the bottom of this malady. Luckily, Jeannette & Julie have been "pinch hitting" for me this week. It would have been impossible to teach the knife skills class without Jeannette acting as my "hand double".
So let's catch up. It's so nice to be decorating and planning for Christmas, isn't it? In an effort to be stress free for the Holidays I knocked out all xmas shopping and decorating already ( not bragging, just kind of shocked about it )!! In the works as we speak is the amazing homemade gift Mike & I are "brewing" for our friends this year. Here's a hint: it takes almost two months to make, and requires copious amounts of booze! When all is said and done I will post step by step instructions and photos . .very exciting stuff.
Thanksgiving was pretty uneventful outside of the whole wrist injury. I did make a turkey this year, and deviated form my usual recipe with fabulous results. I am formatting the recipe to share for next year. I tried the Trader Joe's Kosher Brined Turkey and have to say - big fan. It was extremely moist and delicious, with no telltale salty after taste. Will definitely be my go to turkey from now on.
Super excited to have Mike Grgich joining us this Friday for the Grgich Hills Winemaker Dinner. The menu is fantastic and he's going to be so entertaining, let me tell you. If you aren't familiar with his extraordinary story - be sure to read this abbreviated version, and then rent the movie Bottle Shock .
I'm working diligently on getting the February schedule up and out as soon as possible. Looks like I am going to try and work up until the bitter end , and will be there until just a week before my due date with any luck!! At almost 7 months,It's definitely getting harder to be on my feet all day so I can't imagine what it's going to be like in February!! Anyhow, lots of fun stuff is in the pipeline at the school for spring, I'm sorry I'm going to be missing most of it.
The reach-in freezer finally arrived and we are now selling the homemade frozen food- to- go like hotcakes! The soups seem to be the most popular items , what with the chilly weather and all. We are adding a few new items next week - including the Braised Beef Short Ribs and Eggplant Parmesan.
Lots more to share but the wrist is aching so it will have to wait until next time. Hope you all had a wonderful Turkey Day, and look forward to seeing you in the kitchen this month=)
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