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Nadeest · 11-14-2012, 08:35 PM

I am studying Culinary Arts at Houston Community College. I've got one more class left before I get my AAS degree in that. I will be taking that next semester, along with some more baking classes.

Sun · 11-14-2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Nadeest

I am studying Culinary Arts at Houston Community College. I've got one more class left before I get my AAS degree in that. I will be taking that next semester, along with some more baking classes.

Awesome! Welcome to the industry. What would you like to do with your career?

Nadeest · 11-14-2012, 09:55 PM

I think that I would like to work in hotels, at least for the Internship for my Co-Op class. Overall, they seem like the best idea for me since I want health insurance and I don't want to work crazy amounts of hours. I want a life, outside of the job, and someone in it for me. Also, I may well end up moving to Florida or Michigan to take care of my mother, although I really enjoy living in Houston right now. This way, I have a shot at being able to transfer to a job in that area.

Given that I am in my low 50's, I want a bit of security in my life, if at all possible.

Sun · 11-14-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Nadeest

I think that I would like to work in hotels, at least for the Internship for my Co-Op class. Overall, they seem like the best idea for me since I want health insurance and I don't want to work crazy amounts of hours. I want a life, outside of the job, and someone in it for me. Also, I may well end up moving to Florida or Michigan to take care of my mother, although I really enjoy living in Houston right now. This way, I have a shot at being able to transfer to a job in that area.

Given that I am in my low 50's, I want a bit of security in my life, if at all possible.

Sounds like a good plan. Hotels, especially resort hotels seem to have stable work environments and if you can get into a union you will be better off. My advice would be to focus on an area of specialization. For example I should be able to find work in any hotel in Garde Manger. Another example, is the hot line. There are not enough people who can work a breakfast station well, so there is always a need for that. Saute' is a specialty area, as are Banquets. Garde Manger professionals are hard to come by. Especially in a resort area.

Nadeest · 11-15-2012, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Sounds like a good plan. Hotels, especially resort hotels seem to have stable work environments and if you can get into a union you will be better off. My advice would be to focus on an area of specialization. For example I should be able to find work in any hotel in Garde Manger. Another example, is the hot line. There are not enough people who can work a breakfast station well, so there is always a need for that. Saute' is a specialty area, as are Banquets. Garde Manger professionals are hard to come by. Especially in a resort area.

Thank you for your kind advice. Right now, I am interested in learning more about charcuterie and vegan/vegetarian cooking. My life has been so full of change that I don't know where I will be or what I will be doing, next. Therefore, I want to be capable of working anywhere from a Mom and Pop diner to a 5 star hotel, though I know that this can be a difficult thing to accomplish.

If all goes well, by the end of the spring semester here, I will have my AAS in Culinary Arts, as well as a Baker's and Pastry Cook certification. I don't know, yet, if I am going to go for the full AAS in Baking and Pastry Arts that my school offers. This way, though, I am a bit better prepared to make most sorts of desserts and meals that might come my way.

gaea · 11-14-2012, 08:46 PM

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I have to deep fry & pan fry things for work and its all about the temperature of the oil. If you want to experiment sometime let me know and I will see what I can do to help.

gaea said that she makes a killer fried chicken so maybe she can give us some tips.

A good fried chicken is all about the oil, i never use olive oil blech its bad for frying chicken...I tried it once ...I use a canola oil. I also have been doing this for so long...that to test my oil i drop in a pinch of flour that is how i know when my oil is ready. It takes time and patience when frying chicken not much different i would imagine that bbq'ing time and patience.

My fried chicken is also not "greasy" as i cannot stand greasy flavorings...eeewww

It is also juicy stuff the best this side of the Mississippi

bragging on myself here....

Would be happy to share....I do not make this often so im looking forward to making it again.

ps......I made this for a 4th of July picnic used my recipe however made strips and brought non home however received about 5 marriage proposals, that still makes me smile.

girl_dee · 11-14-2012, 08:47 PM

FYI brace yourself because Ms Sunshine just learned how to put the photo IN the post. And she knows good food when she sees it!

Sun · 11-14-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by girl_dee

FYI brace yourself because Ms Sunshine just learned how to put the photo IN the post. And she knows good food when she sees it!

Lmao @ "brace yourself".

Ok, all ready over here. Bring it lil ms.

little_ms_sunshyne · 11-14-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by girl_dee

FYI brace yourself because Ms Sunshine just learned how to put the photo IN the post. And she knows good food when she sees it!

YES I HAVE!!! WATCH OUT! lol

Sun · 11-14-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by little_ms_sunshyne

YES I HAVE!!! WATCH OUT! lol

Still not seeing the danger in this! lol

Sounds like fun. Or hard work, if the pics come with a note that says
"please make this for me"

Sun · 11-14-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gaea

A good fried chicken is all about the oil, i never use olive oil blech its bad for frying chicken...I tried it once ...I use a canola oil. I also have been doing this for so long...that to test my oil i drop in a pinch of flour that is how i know when my oil is ready. It takes time and patience when frying chicken not much different i would imagine that bbq'ing time and patience.

My fried chicken is also not "greasy" as i cannot stand greasy flavorings...eeewww

It is also juicy stuff the best this side of the Mississippi

bragging on myself here....

Would be happy to share....I do not make this often so im looking forward to making it again.

ps......I made this for a 4th of July picnic used my recipe however made strips and brought non home however received about 5 marriage proposals, that still makes me smile.

ONLY 5???

We would love a recipe. You have Butch's drooling for some fried chicken over here.

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Nadeest Member How Do You Identify?: as myself Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leesburg, FL Posts: 595 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,876 Thanked 2,118 Times in 501 Posts Rep Power: 17077998	I think that I would like to work in hotels, at least for the Internship for my Co-Op class. Overall, they seem like the best idea for me since I want health insurance and I don't want to work crazy amounts of hours. I want a life, outside of the job, and someone in it for me. Also, I may well end up moving to Florida or Michigan to take care of my mother, although I really enjoy living in Houston right now. This way, I have a shot at being able to transfer to a job in that area. Given that I am in my low 50's, I want a bit of security in my life, if at all possible.

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