Day 31 Laying in bed, writing this blog, it’s raining in Mexico City for the first time since I arrived, 32 days ago. And at midnight tonight, I’m officially half way through my time here. It feels somehow meaningful. This morning started as per usual – I looked around and realised we lost another intern … Continue reading Day 31 in a Mexico Kitchen
Day 30 Today I cracked on with my same old tasks in prep. Today that included squeezing limones, limas, making aguachile, chopping shrimp and cleaning soft-shell crabs. I made the tea infusion – which is a beautiful little collection of flowers and herbs that are presented as “tea”. I made these with Natalie who was … Continue reading Day 30 in a Mexico Kitchen
Day 29 And yet another “descansa” day. I asked to have this day off to spend with my parents (who leave tomorrow) and to come to the Restaurant for dinner! Another lazy-ish start, getting out of bed at 9am and launching into my standard chores of hand washing and hanging out my laundry, ironing and … Continue reading Day 29 in Mexico City
Day 28 A day off. Today I woke up to a lazy day. Stumbling into my local and favourite coffee shop and getting my weekend treat – a latte and whatever delicious freshly baked pastry is on offer at Fournier Rousseau, just across from my flat. On the phone to my ever wonderful fiancé, I … Continue reading Day 28 in Mexico City
Day 27 Yesterday Ellian and I started a little joke. Every god damn thing that I / the other new practicantes make they say “Si bueno pero… Falta sal”. And I’m a big salt lover – so the idea that I’m not adding enough salt is a new one on me. So I’ve just started … Continue reading Day 27 in a Mexico Kitchen
Day 26 The restaurant days now seem to be doing that thing – sliding into each other as the things that were once strange start to feel routine. It now seems odd to think of the first day – when I walked into the restaurant not knowing what to expect – intimidated by all the … Continue reading Day 26 in a Mexican Kitchen
Day 25 Another short 12 hour day but damn am I tired! For the first time in a while, I hit the end of the day and could hardly finish. I was just exhausted! I suspect it’s to do with getting 6 hours sleep every night. The day started as per usual – up at … Continue reading Day 25 in a Mexico Kitchen
Day 24 Yet aother day with a 7pm finish! What luxury. This week I feel like I’m back to my old self. Having had all my confidence kicked out of me, this week the confidence is being slowly stuffed back in. As I am set to move onto pastry soon, I am working on training … Continue reading Day 24 in a Mexico Kitchen
Day 22 Another Day Off!! Today I took a short cab ride from Puebla to Cholula knowing nothing about what awaited. The Uber drove for 20 minutes through suburban sprawl and I was regretting my time wasting decision. I arrived at the foot of the most beautiful, bright yellow colonial church perched upon the top … Continue reading Day 22 (Another Day Off) in Mexico
Day 23 Today we got TWO more interns! Wahoo! I sauntered around feeling somewhat arrogant and telling the interns what’s what. Dara told me that I’m “getting good” and that she appreciated me cracking on with jobs. Get in! I developed a new emulsion theory over the weekend having done a fair amount of research. … Continue reading Day 23 in a Mexico Kitchen