Day 41 Descansa day! I can’t believe it, I woke up today at 2.30pm!!! I’m not sure I’ve ever slept in the late in my life and I probably could have slept more! I got out of bed and into the shower wandering downstairs for my coffee, calling Alex and wondering what to do for … Continue reading Day 41 (Day Off) in Mexico City
Day 40 Another week under my belt. Having been asleep by 3am last night, I slept straight through to 10am with no hope of an early rise. Exhausted, I peeled myself out of bed when my alarm rang. I jumped on the shower, decided my chefs jacket from yesterday was passable (not too smelly or … Continue reading Day 40 in a Mexico Kitchen
Day 39 “Puta, que jjjjjico” Another day. It’s another day at Quintonil. I slept until 9.30am unable to get out of bed. Body sore, heels cracked and bloody. I text Alex to say I’d miss his call as I ran around showering, ironing and running out the door. I walked off for a quick coffee … Continue reading Day 39 in a Mexico Kitchen
Day 38 It’s 1.30am as I write this and this is most tired I’ve been yet. I woke up getting my usual coffee and cream filled pastry from the cafe across the street. With my daily call to the boyfriend. I thought about how little free time I have. Finish work at 12.30, shower, blog … Continue reading Day 38 in a Mexico Kitchen
Day 37 Elise left at 6am this morning and I kept sleeping! Oh the luxury. I got all of 7 hours’ sleep. A coffee, a pastry, a 10am call to the fiancé and then the start of another day in service. I’ve worked out a bit more of what I’m meant to be doing now. … Continue reading Day 37 in a Mexico Kitchen
Day 36 Now I have a new morning routine. Today it was waking up at 10am and running out for a coffee with Elise. We had a delicious fruit bowl and a latte. Perfect start to the day. I then ran off to get to work early as per instructions – for 10.20am. Arriving to … Continue reading Day 36 in a Mexico Kitchen
Day 35 My day off. What an insane day. After a late bedtime last night, Elise and I woke up at 11am. Rolled out of bed and into the local coffee shop for some pastries and lattes. We bought some strong ass sunscreen, hats and called an Uber for the pyramids of Teotihuacan. An hour … Continue reading Day 35 (Day Off) In Mexico City
Day 34 First full day in service. I turned up at 11am (just before) this morning as instructed. Putting my things in my little cubby hole in the staff room with the sous chef, I had a sudden realisation that I was probably late. “What time should I be turning up?” – “Oh about 10.30am”. … Continue reading Day 34 in a Mexican Restaurant
Day 33 The day started off the same as always – the same tasks – I’m very quick now and even coming up with new techniques of my own to improve kitchen efficiency. There is something we make which they only call “Queso Cuardo”. When this appears on the prep list, it means we have … Continue reading Day 33 in a Mexico Kitchen
Day 32 Happy valentines day! I woke up this morning to a text from Alex, a lime with a smiley face drawn on it and a note attached that said “Happy Valentine’s Day! Garrrriba” I think he meant “arriba” – the whole little scene made me laugh in my half sleep and remember how much … Continue reading Day 32 in a Mexico Kitchen