I worked on the cold side of the kitchen for the first time; two instructors came to visit the restaurant, and in the meantime, I’m working day and night on my final project. Fortunately, the weather is on our side, though that might not be a logical conclusion to the story about how I once improvised a menu for fifteen nuns at a convent. I’ll also explain how I managed to pull that off.
Tag: Culinary Arts
What a Week as an Intern in Lisbon Is Like (Michelin-Starred Restaurant Edition)
This is what life is like for a culinary arts student who moved to Portugal for four months to do an internship at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Every week, I write a letter with updates on what happened that week.
A study on how lesser-known vegetables can be used more often in fine dining (and you can help!)
For my thesis, I'm conducting a study on what can be done to increase the use of lesser-known Belgian vegetables and herbs in fine dining. Would you have 5 minutes to take part in the survey?
Letters from Lisbon – Will Everything Turn Out All Right After All?
This week, I moved into my new place, put the finishing touches on a project that I’ll be sharing with you very soon, and finally made it through the week. Here’s what my fourth week in Lisbon was like as a student doing an internship at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Letters from Lisbon – 5 Must-See Spots and My First Experience as a Student
In this series, I’ll take you behind the scenes of the life of a Belgian culinary arts student who’s moving to Portugal for four months for an internship at a Michelin-starred restaurant. This is a letter about my first week in Lisbon, including the exact addresses of a few must-see spots if you’re in the area.
Study Tour Through Andalusia as a Culinary Arts Student
In January, I went on a study trip through Andalusia to experience the splendor that Spanish culture has to offer. The focus was on the hospitality sector, so expect a mix of breathtaking hotels and vibrant gastronomy. For a change of pace, we also explored nature and played the curious tourist. In this video, I’ll bring the sun, warmth, and magic of this trip through Andalusia right to you. Enjoy!