A common phrase meant to motivate us from the chefs. This term is still proving to be a chance to develop our creativity and focus on presentation.
Lesson number three’s sea bass in a crust made it partially difficult to plate. A pie, or loaf or sorts, stuffed with sea bass, rice, salmon, onions, mushrooms, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh tarragon was hardly attractive.
Beurre-blanc – shallots, white vinegar, white wine reduction finished with cream and butter – ran along our baked creation. Garnished with broccio – ewe’s milk cheese from Corsica - stuffed cocktail tomatoes.
My stuffing could have used a bit more salt. Chef Cotte also would have liked to see a little more cooking on the stuffed tomatoes. A misunderstanding on my part. I thought we were to just heat them through. Not actually cook the tomatoes. Overall, a good practical. Happy for my third Superior experience.
Most students enjoyed the entrée. The citrus pungency was too overwhelming for my taste. Orange, grapefruit, and lemon juice seared throughout the dish. Slightly tamed by the sweetest of lobster and attempted to be rounded out by fresh herbs. But, unsuccessful in my opinion.
Interestingly Chef Poupard grated some Tonka bean over the final dish. The fruit found in teak trees. Unknown to Americans due to its USDA restriction. Banned in the US because of its carcinogenic characteristics.
A Moroccan nod. Dessert was wonderfully presented. Bonbons – almond paste stuffed dates wrapped in phyllo pastry – were rolled to look like old-fashioned candies. Passed along saffron ice cream. Flavored with saffron and ground gingerbread. A true treat.Instruction #3
- Lobster salad with citrus fruits
- Sea bass in a crust coulibiac style, tomatoes stuffed with broccio cheese
- Dates stuffed with almond cream wrapped in phyllo pastry, saffron ice cream
James has been hanging out with me this week in Paris. Talk about a true treat. It is wild to finish class and get home to see him sitting here in my apartment. To tell you the truth. Once class is finished I can not walk home fast enough. Excited to see him and play. I’m a happy husband these days…
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