I am 26 years old, and I recently moved to Raleigh, North Carolina. Cooking is something that has come natural to me. My life revolves around a kitchen, weather its at work, home or at any of my friends houses. I took and passed the Pro Chef Level 2 exams that are hosted by The Culinary Institute of America and The American Culinary Federation. I am an A.C.F certified Chef de Cuisine. I am working on the prep for the Level 3 exams. I love to compete in culinary competitions. I have set two goals that I plan on making, but its going to take a lot of dedication and knowledge. I plan on taking the CMC exam and to trying out for the Culinary Olympics. As of right now, I am looking for a kitchen to call home.
If you could have dinner with any three people who would it be and why?
Thomas Keller- I would love to sit down and enjoy a great meal, with some really good wine.
Edward Leonard, CMC- I would like to sit and have a great meal, and pick his brain about food. Ask what tips or advice he could give. I would also ask him what was the hardest part of the CMC exam.
My (Yia Ya) Grandmother- Because she died before I was able to learn from her the classic dish from are home. (Greece and Italy)
Congrats on passing your certification tests... I am working on the same program here in Florida and plan to take the test this year. Best of luck! Certification is really th way to go.
just starting to work on. . . . I honestly think we all have at one point already, just didn't know it. But, yes, I'm interested in learning the hows and whys. I think there is more to what we do every day, and I like to know why. I was never a big fan of "just because". The more readily availability of different thickening agents and binding agents I think does have some good advantages.
Peter- good to "meet" you. I think we follow similar ambitions with the CMC exam. Any help I can be in preparation for the PCIII exam, please, let me know. I'll be happy to help in any way that I can. What's your current position?
Congrats on Level II. I am a fellow grad, and sitting for l-3 in two weeks. It is a great program, and one that I preach from my soapbox on a regular basis to my younger cooks and students. Cheers!
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