Hi y’all! Come along with me as I experience the wonders of the culinary world! I am currently enrolled at the world famous Le Cordon Bleu in wonderful Pasadena, CA (aka: California College of Culinary Arts)! My graduation date is set for November 2010, so follow me through the ups and downs of culinary school!Tumblr (3.0; @chef-in-training)http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05qhajl9g1qaouuzo1_400.jpg"/><br/> Pad Thai<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05qhajl9g1qaouuzo2_400.jpg"/><br/> Miso Soup<br/><br/> <img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05qhajl9g1qaouuzo3_400.jpg"/><br/> Soba Noodles <br/><br/> <img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05qhajl9g1qaouuzo4_400.jpg"/><br/> Tempura Veggies and Shrimp<br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05qhajl9g1qaouuzo5_400.jpg"/><br/> Sake no Miso (Sake glazed Salmon)<br/><br/> <p>International Cuisine Continued…</p>http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/487049097http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/487049097Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:41:34 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05qbbea1G1qaouuzo1_400.jpg"/><br/> Polla saute a la Normandy<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05qbbea1G1qaouuzo2_400.jpg"/><br/> Pallea<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05qbbea1G1qaouuzo3_400.jpg"/><br/> Borscht (Russian Beet Soup)<br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05qbbea1G1qaouuzo4_400.jpg"/><br/> Pel’Meni (dumplings)<br/><br/> <img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05qbbea1G1qaouuzo5_400.jpg"/><br/> Morbrand me Svedsker og Aebler<br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05qbbea1G1qaouuzo6_400.jpg"/><br/> Tagine Lham bil Zitun wa L’Hamb<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05qbbea1G1qaouuzo7_400.jpg"/><br/> Cacciucco (fisherman's stew)<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05qbbea1G1qaouuzo8_400.jpg"/><br/> Osso Bucco<br/><br/> <img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05qbbea1G1qaouuzo9_400.jpg"/><br/> Thom Kha Gai(Thai chili & coconut soup)<br/><br/> <img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05qbbea1G1qaouuzo10_400.jpg"/><br/> Goi Cuon (Spring Rolls)<br/><br/> <p>International Cuisine:</p> <p>Such an amazing class! We learned some basic Russian, Italian, and Asian cuisine as well as honing in the skills they have been drilling into our head since day one. I learned so much from our Chef who is quite rough around the edges, and walked away with a VERY strong appreciation for those who specialize in International cooking. </p> <p>My favorite week was most definitely when we focused on Asian cuisine. It is so simple in ingredients, but so complex in flavor. I found more love in learning about the history behind the Asian cuisine, and what prompts them to cook the way they do with such respect for the earth and what is surrounding them. </p> <p>This class, so far, has been one of my favorites. I absolutely love that I am able to cook a variety of cuisine, but add my own flare to it. I cannot wait for American Regional! </p>http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/487043014http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/487043014Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:37:00 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05pgqKKGx1qaouuzo1_400.jpg"/><br/> Amazing friends..<br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05pgqKKGx1qaouuzo2_400.jpg"/><br/> My best friend Dave<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05pgqKKGx1qaouuzo3_400.jpg"/><br/> My Boys<br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05pgqKKGx1qaouuzo4_400.jpg"/><br/> We have some good times! <br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05pgqKKGx1qaouuzo5_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l05pgqKKGx1qaouuzo6_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Culinary school isn’t always about cooking…</p> <p>Since I have been in culinary school, I have met some amazing people, and forged some even better friendships. There are some truly amazing people I have had the pleasure of meeting, and they teach me new and exciting things every single day. The differences between them range from bartenders to 18 year olds right out of high school. People who couldn’t imagine life without cooking, and others who are trying to find their way. Each and every day I learn something new from those around me, and every day I am beyond grateful for those I have met and come to love. They keep me strong and constantly remind me that passion and love are the main driving forces to a happy and prosperous life. </p>http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/487012772http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/487012772Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:19:37 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwx4k0G8zv1qaouuzo1_400.jpg"/><br/> Charlotte Royal<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwx4k0G8zv1qaouuzo2_400.jpg"/><br/> Showing off the Bavarian Cream<br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwx4k0G8zv1qaouuzo3_400.jpg"/><br/> Frozen Chocolate Mousse Cake <br/><br/> <img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwx4k0G8zv1qaouuzo4_400.jpg"/><br/> Frozen Souffle (Black Current flavor)<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwx4k0G8zv1qaouuzo5_400.jpg"/><br/> Hot Chocolate Souffle w/ Creme Angliase<br/><br/> <img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwx4k0G8zv1qaouuzo6_400.jpg"/><br/> Pot de Creme & Earthquake cookies<br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwx4k0G8zv1qaouuzo7_400.jpg"/><br/> Flan w/ caramel cage and Sable cookies<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwx4k0G8zv1qaouuzo8_400.jpg"/><br/> Candy platter-tempered chocolate is HARD<br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwx4k0G8zv1qaouuzo11_400.jpg"/><br/> Sacher Torte<br/><br/> <img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwx4k0G8zv1qaouuzo12_400.jpg"/><br/> La Opera Cake <br/><br/> <p>Baking 210: Advanced Baking</p> <p>This class was so much fun in so many way! I was originally going to try my hand at baking, because that is my actual passion, but thought that if I baked to my hearts content day in and day out, I would be sure to not love it after a few years. Well, this is how I get my baking fix! We started out with some pretty basic things, which don’t sound so basic to most people!</p> <p>Frozen mousse and sheet cakes were the first few days, quickly followed by sauces, caramel, and plating designs. As we began week two, we started to learn about custards, sugar pulling, how to make out plates balanced and beautiful. By the end of week three, we were plating beautiful desserts, and making some pretty involved cakes.</p> <p>The chef I had for this class was absolutely amazing in every way, and she tried to convince me to switch over to the Patisserie program by the end of our time with her, which I found to be very comical and flattering in the same sense! Needless to say, I walked away from this class with a much better understanding of how baking is a true science in nature!</p>http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/356433663http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/356433663Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:26:24 -0800<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhyksK3lD1qaouuzo1_400.jpg"/><br/> Grilled portobello mushroom w/ balsamic<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhyksK3lD1qaouuzo2_400.jpg"/><br/> Monte Cristo<br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhyksK3lD1qaouuzo3_400.jpg"/><br/> Ruben<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhyksK3lD1qaouuzo4_400.jpg"/><br/> Final Buffet<br/><br/> <img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhyksK3lD1qaouuzo5_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhyksK3lD1qaouuzo6_400.jpg"/><br/> Hot hor dourves <br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhyksK3lD1qaouuzo7_400.jpg"/><br/> Crudiet w/ Green Goddess Dressing <br/><br/> <img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhyksK3lD1qaouuzo8_400.jpg"/><br/> Our Signature Canape<br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhyksK3lD1qaouuzo9_400.jpg"/><br/> Cold Hor dourves <br/><br/> <p>Introduction of Garde Manger Cont.</p> <p>This is out final buffet, and some of the pictures continued for the previous post!</p>http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/308969816http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/308969816Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:19:00 -0800<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhy4lGxMD1qaouuzo1_400.jpg"/><br/> Eggs Benedict <br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhy4lGxMD1qaouuzo2_400.jpg"/><br/> Squash and Spinach Fritata<br/><br/> <img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhy4lGxMD1qaouuzo3_400.jpg"/><br/> Sausage and Mushroom Strata<br/><br/> <img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhy4lGxMD1qaouuzo4_400.jpg"/><br/> Quiche Fomage<br/><br/> <img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhy4lGxMD1qaouuzo5_400.jpg"/><br/> French Toast <br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhy4lGxMD1qaouuzo6_400.jpg"/><br/> Pancakes <br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhy4lGxMD1qaouuzo7_400.jpg"/><br/> Banana and Nutella Crepes <br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhy4lGxMD1qaouuzo8_400.jpg"/><br/> Italian Grinder w/Potato Salad <br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhy4lGxMD1qaouuzo9_400.jpg"/><br/> Club sandwich w/ homemade coleslaw <br/><br/> <img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvhy4lGxMD1qaouuzo10_400.jpg"/><br/> Tea Sandwiches <br/><br/> <p><a title="Introduction to Garde Manger"> Introduction to Garde Manger </a></p> <p>Garde manger is the focus on buffet work, cold and hot sandwiches, and “finger food”. I had a brilliant instructor that I just adored. He taught us so much, and was so willing to let us pick his brain. We put up hot sandwiches, cold sandwiches, salads, and hor dourves. Our final was to set up a buffet for the rest of the classes in the surrounding area, and I took lead for my team! It was a fantastic, and intense three weeks, but I learned so much! Enjoy!</p>http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/308955897http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/308955897Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:09:56 -0800<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kth385S7Op1qaouuzo1_400.jpg"/><br/> Crispy skin fish w/ Lemon burre blanc <br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kth385S7Op1qaouuzo2_400.jpg"/><br/> Crispy skin duck w/ mushroom risotto<br/><br/> <img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kth385S7Op1qaouuzo3_400.jpg"/><br/> Lamb roulade stuffed w/ ratatouille <br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kth385S7Op1qaouuzo4_400.jpg"/><br/> Filet mignon, ratatouille& pommes vapeur<br/><br/> <p>Culinary 120: Meat Fabrication</p> <p>This has been a very interesting class to say the least! We have fabricated (broken down) chickens, lamb, fish, veal, beef, pork, game birds, and seafood. It has been very informational, and I’m not going to lie, very gross!</p> <p>The cooking is minimal because we fabricate meat for the entire school, but when we do get to cook it is some pretty yummy stuff! Enjoy!</p>http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/252116258http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/252116258Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:55:00 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksd8buIy9E1qaouuzo1_400.jpg"/><br/> Sissys<br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksd8buIy9E1qaouuzo2_400.jpg"/><br/> Loving the pumpkin patch<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksd8buIy9E1qaouuzo3_400.jpg"/><br/> Goofballs at heart<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksd8buIy9E1qaouuzo4_400.jpg"/><br/> Daddy's Girl<br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksd8buIy9E1qaouuzo5_250.jpg"/><br/> Sisterly Love<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksd8buIy9E1qaouuzo6_250.jpg"/><br/> I got the short genes! <br/><br/> <p>The Pumpkin Patch 10-30-2009</p> <p>With how busy I am with school and work in LA I have very little time to come home, but when I do I love being able to spend it with my family! One of our many traditions, and my favorite to be quite honest, is our yearly adventure to the pumpkin patch!</p>http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/228650584http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/228650584Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:21:00 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscv5kHcOB1qaouuzo1_400.jpg"/><br/> Baguettes, epis, and whole wheat rolls<br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscv5kHcOB1qaouuzo4_400.jpg"/><br/> My boys! <br/><br/> <img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscv5kHcOB1qaouuzo5_400.jpg"/><br/> Homemade pizza<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscv5kHcOB1qaouuzo6_400.jpg"/><br/> Non tear<br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscv5kHcOB1qaouuzo7_400.jpg"/><br/> Brioche <br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscv5kHcOB1qaouuzo9_400.jpg"/><br/> Blueberry muffins<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscv5kHcOB1qaouuzo10_400.jpg"/><br/> Buttermilk biscuits<br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscv5kHcOB1qaouuzo11_400.jpg"/><br/> Brie en croute <br/><br/> <img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscv5kHcOB1qaouuzo12_400.jpg"/><br/> Palimers <br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscv5kHcOB1qaouuzo13_400.jpg"/><br/> Homemade danishes <br/><br/> <p>Baking 110: Introduction to Baking</p> <p>Normally I am a huge fan of baking, as it was my first love prior to actual cooking, but when baking 110 came around I was less then stoked. Having a Nazi as a teacher is never easy, but I did learn a great deal from her. She was brash and rude, but in the end I walked away with more knowledge of baking then I ever though possible!</p> <p>We started with the basics, french bread and sourdough, and by the end I was making my own homemade pie dough with a beautiful blueberry filling (which my Daddy just loved!)</p>http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/228438528http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/228438528Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:36:00 -0700<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscuajWu1w1qaouuzo1_400.jpg"/><br/> Whole Baked Fish <br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscuajWu1w1qaouuzo2_400.jpg"/><br/> Chicken Marsala<br/><br/> <img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscuajWu1w1qaouuzo3_400.jpg"/><br/> Asian Marinated Flank Steak<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscuajWu1w1qaouuzo4_400.jpg"/><br/> Petite Filet w/ Twice Baked Potato<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscuajWu1w1qaouuzo5_400.jpg"/><br/> Fish and Chips w/ homemade tartar sauce<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscuajWu1w1qaouuzo6_400.jpg"/><br/> 14 burns total... <br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscuajWu1w1qaouuzo7_400.jpg"/><br/> Poached salmon w/ hollandaise sauce <br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscuajWu1w1qaouuzo8_400.jpg"/><br/> Poached sturgeon in a spicy asian broth<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscuajWu1w1qaouuzo9_400.jpg"/><br/> Shrimp and andouille gumbo<br/><br/> <p>Culinary 130: Introduction 2</p> <p>In this course we started plating complete plates</p>http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/228425367http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/228425367Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:18:18 -0700<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksctnrf9ZL1qaouuzo2_250.jpg"/><br/> Oh so proud!!! <br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksctnrf9ZL1qaouuzo1_400.jpg"/><br/> Risotto! <br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksctnrf9ZL1qaouuzo3_400.jpg"/><br/> Pommes Anna<br/><br/> <img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksctnrf9ZL1qaouuzo4_400.jpg"/><br/> Pommes Dauphinoise <br/><br/> <img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksctnrf9ZL1qaouuzo5_400.jpg"/><br/> Mei and I! <br/><br/> <p>Culinary 110</p> <p>Basic cooking techniques and skills</p>http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/228415816http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/228415816Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:04:00 -0700<p>I began my culinary journey on August 17th 2009, and I am loving every minute of it! My days begin at 4:30 am, traffic in LA is horrendous and I currently live about 20 minutes away from school, and class starts at 6 am in lovely Pasadena, CA. Every day is begins with a demo and lecture of what’s to come for production, and then we’re off a cookin! Cul 110 was Intro 1 where we learned basics such as mother Sauces, daughter sauces, and basic cooking techniques. Cul 130 was Intro 2 where we took our skills to the next level. They introduced windows that we had to hit, and the level of intensity went up dramatically. Currently I am in Baking 110, which is super fun.  So follow me through my culinary journey, the ups and downs of it all!</p>http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/228413039http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/228413039Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:01:45 -0700““Every moment of light and dark is a miracle”<br/> - Walt Whitman”http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/228401450http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/228401450Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:46:00 -0700<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kscs1xmFbz1qaouuzo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/228389286http://haileigh.fahrni.ws/post/228389286Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:29:57 -0700