Just be glad that criticism actually makes sense. I had a chef tell me once that I need to plate more like Chick Webb and less like Benny Goodman. (Both were famous swing band leaders)
My advice is pretty simple, and mostly reflects what the other guys said.
1) Toughen up Buttercup. You're 19, still young, self conscious, and insecure. I was, and I bet most everyone else here was too when they were that...
I suppose you could use tempered chocolate or coating chocolate as the glue.
Are cakeballs strong enough to hold together? Mini cream puffs are traditional. TBH, I'd prefer the cream puffs.
Ugh. Once I had to stop by the unemployment office for something, before going to an interview and shadowing. I'd brought my kit and uniform with me, but the U/E is a gov office, and they wouldn't let me in with my knives. The guard...
I did a diy sousvide rig. Came out to something like:
PID Controller $38
Solid state relay w/ heat sink $15
pt1000 waterproof therm probe $17
high heat submirsable water pump and 5v dc power adapter 15
wall socket...
I agree that you're being short sighted. Were I the chef and crew at your current place, I would be irked that you left after only 6 weeks. Burning bridges n such. Steadfastness is admired in this turnover pron industry.
It...
I cube up the pork butt, toss it with a good amount of salt, smashed garlic cloves, bay leaves, and some all spice berries. I think I get better results letting that sit in the fridge overnight before cooking it.
I often...
