Neglected Blog...again

Dear blog,
Sorry i've neglected you once again for 4 months. Which is not bad i guess, since last time i've neglected you for 7months. So lets catch up eh?

So my new work place which i last talked about is going really well.

I've become much more comfortable and less shy (...or hermit-ish). I like the whole vibe at the restaurant.
Compared to my last place i worked at, i'm much more happier.

Lets rant about my last workplace shall we?

One, it was difficult to get there. It took one hour in transit and another half hour hike to get to the restaurant.
The hiking part is actually scary! There is no one around and i had to walk through quiet forest-y area..(and it doesn't help that my over thinking imagination starts playing horror movies in my head -_-)

Two, pay sucked ass and hours were unreliable. I didn't get the hours i was promised when i signed on.

Three, front house staff............hmm how do i describe them.......I rather cuddle an angry porcupine on crack than deal with them -__-
Perhaps they were all bipolar.... they were awesome friendly with customer but they were completely rude to the kitchen staff
Anywhoo...since i brought this attitude to HR's attention...i wasn't liked at all (even more)...and i didn't even bother with them, if you don't like me...well you can go suck it :)

Four, i hated seeing the sous chef's hairy ass crack -_-''............i feel pukey now

The only good thing was that i could get away from the restaurant time to time. I would instead be working as pastry cook for wedding (other events)....cuz then i would be by myself in a huuuuuge kitchen in my own section...without anyone bothering me. :D

Allllrighty...that's it for today...XD

TOOOODLES for now....i promise i'll be back real soon to write more....i'm thinkin about starting a vlog channel on youtube...but we'll see if it happens or not

XOXOXOXOX

Merry Xmas & soon to come Happy New Year!

Hello my luvvies~

Well merry christmas to you all and hope ya got what ya wanted for xmas.

My best xmas present was a freaking KITCHEN AID~!!!
IT IS MY BABY!! i've been finding any excuse just to use that baby.
 
I am in love with this awesome machine.
I wanted one so bad but didn't (don't) have the moolah to buy it.

So THANKYOU!! to my awesome 'santa' for this insanely best present EVER!!

Wish you guys happy new year. Hope you guys are checking out my youtube channel www.youtube.com./tanishacookz 

Anywhoo TOOODLES! XOXOXO

My Videos

Hey Guys
I don't think i mentioned it before but i have started doing youtube videos.

My user name there is TanishaCookz

So far its going good. Better than i expected.

Doing videos are fun but editing them is frustrating at times.

So be sure to check it out and lemme know what ya guys think.

And send me some ideas. What shall i cook or bake next?

TOOODLES!  :D

Neglected Blog

Dear Blog,
I'm very sorry i have neglected you for ..uhh...7months .
Sincerely
Tan

Anywhoo...kinda forgot i had this thing...oh well i'm BACK! mwahhahahahaha
Hide yo kids, hide yo husbands, hide yo wives, hide yo cookies and hide yo turkeys

Well lets see what am i doing nowdays.
At this moment only working and nothing else. Looking for a new job (with better hours than what i get now)

I'll also be re-designing my cooking/portfolio site. (www.tanishacooks.com)

Oh, i have started doing youtube videos too. At this moment i have only 3 videos up but i'll do more..(soon....i think lol)
But check them out and lemme know what you think or what can i cook next time perhaps? http://www.youtube.com/user/TanishaCookz

Otay then! Toooodles for now~~~~

Wisdom Teeth

Holy crap its been a month since i last posted.

Anywhoo i had two of my lower wisdom teeth extracted on Tuesday (mar 23).

I chose to be put to sleep through out the entire procedure. I really didn't feel anything at all, i just went to sleep and then woke up like i was really really drunk lol. Took me a while to wake up and start walking...i think it took me an hour

Well so far recovery is going really good. My face is not swollen and the painkillers are working good. Just slight fever and tiredness.

But there is something which is really bad. I CAN'T EAT NORMAL FOOD!! T_T

Oh man i miss just regular food. Like poutine, chicken or pasta!...all i can eat is mushy and liquidy food :(

On the plus side i can still eat mashed potatoes and gravy...i think that will keep me sane from food withdrawal lol...

...but still...i want to eat meat  -drooollz-

anywhooo TOOOODLES!

Gonna be vegetarian

Hiya y'all!

So i made a decision on becoming a vegetarian (lets see how long that last -_-) but not forever ...maybe...

I'll be eating fish and tofu and the mock-meat (which might be bad, cuz most contain genetically modified soybeans)
Well the thing is i like meat...so this is gonna be hard. But if i do really really crave meat and must have it, then i'm gonna go with free-range-organic-feed meat.

Kudos, to people who are vegetarian and specially vegans. Vegans has to be the hardest lifestyle in my opinion. It takes lot of effort to buy food cuz you have to read the ingredients all the time.

I made the decision after watching a documentary called Food Inc. (<--link to trailer) and watching this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynhZzt9bVDU

Yeah, that made me grossed out and turned off meat. Its like when someone asked me recently if i ever saw a cow's eyes, and guess what they look like human eyes in a way.
And more cautious about produce items.

And unfortunately i will be handling and cooking meat. Part of the job description on being a cook.

So yeah if you do like meat and wanna stick to eating meat. Buy from the local farms and buy free-range-organic-fed meats. There is lots of store around and in Vancouver that offer those products. Just it cost more than your average Superstore meats.

Otay! Toodles! ...blah this post kinda feels lame.....anywhoo...5weeks of school left till semester is over

My Dream Kitchen Gadget

Yes i have the ultimate kitchen gadget that i want sooooo badly!

Its the awesome kitchenaid professional 600 stand mixer!!

I want one so freaking badly! .i mean i will never have to buy bread, or cookie or cakes or pies or whip cream!,,that thing is so fucking awesome! XD ..but the lowest price i've seen is $400...

...so that is out of my budget at this moment..

Oh well i guess i have to wait until i have enough mooollahs to buy one....might be a long time

sssiiiggghhh .....fuck student loan and high tuition fee! ,!,(-_-),!,

Oh got my midterm result back and its bad ＿|￣|○

...not so happy with it...my highest grade is B+ ....which is not good cuz i'm aiming for A! (≧ロ≦)

GRRAAAHHH!!...ssigh oh well....tooodles!

Silver First Semester Ended

It went by pretty fast. Gotta say i loved it....well except for some lecture classes which kinda seemed to drag and also cuz you just sit there for 3hr or so.....

So good news! I came in second place (thus silver medal) for my school's Black Box Competition. Which seriously i didnt expect at all....

What does Black Box mean? You work or cook what is given to you and you have no idea what it is until the competition starts. And you are only given 2hrs, if you go over you are disqualified.

So its like a mystery box......(i think they should change it to 'Mystery Box')..... Thankfully for this semester it was chicken.
And unfortuanately i was really into finishing my dish and sending it that i forgot to take a pic of it......so when i did it was half eaten by the judges lol

And that is my dish!!

Balsamic Pan-Roasted Chicken

Whole wheat Saffron-Raisin Rice

Lotus Root Chips

Zuchini & Turnip Roses

Rolled-up Carrot Braid

the little squiggle of green there is just blanched chives

As you can see...they didnt touch the vegetables lol.....apparently noone wanted to take it apart cuz it looked pretty

Well next semester...i want GOLD!!! XD ....and gonna join the school's competition club...i'm hooked after this...now i want to go out there and compete...so bring it on!

One bad thing right now....its been one and half hour since i have been awake...and im really bored already -___- ...... i want schoooool now! (yes i just said that)..... two week break is too long! >_<

Restaurants

Well i have a list of restaurants that i wanna check out cuz they are labeled as 'best'

Well i'm curious to see what makes them so and taste the food. But first and foremost gotta have the money lol
Anywhoo here is my list, for now:

1. The Pear Tree: blend of European and Canadian cuisine
2. Flying Tiger: Asian street food type menu, the chef there used to teach at my school
3. Salt: its a type of 'tasting' place, they have artisan cheese, varieties of wine and meat and condiments (unique mustards/sauces)
4. Le Gavroche: they have classic French cuisine but lighter style 
5. West: they are dubbed "jewel in Vancouver's culinary crown", menu looks kind of like fusion cuisine
6. Blue water Cafe: supposed to be really good seafood (raw and cooked) and i like seafood more than meat
7. Villa del Lupo: it looks like there is mixed review. its i believe Italian/ European cuisine, correct me if i'm wrong
8. Chambar: its a Belgian restaurant and i'm curious cuz never had Belgian food
9. Glowbal: all types of cuisine i see on the menu...why i wanna go there cuz of the fooood

So that my list for now....gotta save money! cuz some of those places are pricey. I'll edit this list down the road and cross out names of which i've gone to...but wont be anytime soon lol

This would be a good moment if i inherit a huge fortune or win the lottery (over 20mill.)

Okie dokie! tooodles me amigos!...

Take Out

Ever had this happen to you?

You pick a restaurant. Order from their take out menu. You like the food and think "Hmm I'm going to keep this menu and order from it in the future"

But! When the time comes to just call the restaurant and order from their take out menu and do pick up, the menu is nowhere to be found. Its lost.

Well fear no more! Now here is an awesome site www.takeouthere.ca 

Just check it out. Convenient way for you to do takeouts now from various different types of cuisine.

You can also review, rate and recommend. Let people know if it made your tummy feel yummy or gave you the runny.

Anywhoooo TOODLES!