New Ambassador!

Hey guys!


My name is Lauren Steele!  I am a new student ambassador this spring quarter 2014.  So I thought I would start off by giving a little introduction.


I am a third quarter, Culinary Arts major, here at Sullivan.  I have lived at the resident hall, Gardiner Point, all three quarters.  I am originally from Hudsonville, Michigan.  I am a whole 360 miles from home (that's over 7 hours by car)!  I found out about Sullivan through a ProStart competition I was in my junior year of high school.  I attended their 2012 Summer Culinary Camp, and was hooked ever since.  I was accepted later that year, and now here I am! 


I am over half way into getting my degree and couldn't be more excited to move on and fall in love with my career.  I will graduate around March of 2015! 


That's all for now, if you have any questions feel free to comment!  I'll be happy to answer!

Thunder Over Louisville

Hey guys! I would like to share the schedule for Thunder with you. It is loads of fun and kicks off the practically month long celebration of the Kentucky Derby!

Also here is the link to the website!

Hope you have fun!!!!

http://thunderoverlouisville.org/thunder-day-information/

2014 Air Show Line-Up

TENTATIVE – SUBJECT TO CHANGE

3:00-3:08 p.m. Opening Ceremonies with the Kentucky Air National Guard Special Tactics Squadron Parachute Jumpers. Information: www.123aw.ang.af.mil/

3:08-4:08 p.m. The Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s flight demonstration squadron returns to the air show after federal government budget issues prevented them from flying in 2013. Information: www.blueangels.navy.mil/

4:08-4:11 p.m. C-130 Hercules Kentucky Air National Guard tribute: The Hercules, which can reach 374 mph, is the prime means for dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. Information: www.123aw.ang.af.mil/

4:11-4:19 p.m. Canadian Hawks CT-155. Each of the two planes is a British single-engine and a two-seat advanced weapons trainer and versions designed for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Information: www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/

4:19-4:31 p.m. Matt Younkin, Twin Beech 18. This plane, built in 1943, was first used by the United States Army Air Corps. Information: www.younkinair.com/

4:31-4:51 p.m. The Lima Lima Flight Team: The team flies sophisticated formations in six early A model T-34 Mentor aircraft that were used by the U.S. Navy and Air Force for primary training in the 1940s. Information: www.limalima.com/

4:51-5:01 p.m. Jay “Flash” Gordon, L39 Albatros: The Albatros is a Czechoslovakian-built ex-Russian Air Force aircraft built in 1983 and restored and painted in colors of the Royal Thai Air Force. Information:http://wingsoverbigsouthfork.com/index.php/airshow/performers12

5:01-5:11 p.m. German C-160: The Transall C-160 military transport aircraft developed by Transall, an association of French and German aircraft manufacturers, features turboprop engines, a high-mounted wing and an upswept tail above a rear-access ramp leading to a large-volume cargo hold that was used to transport troops and freight.

5:11-5:26 p.m. Trojan Horsemen T-28: The team flies six T-28 aircraft, also called the Trojan, which has a frameless canopy and a Wright R-1300 engine. Information:www.trojanhorsemen.com

5:26-5:41 p.m. AceMaker T-33: The T-33 Lockheed Shooting Star was America’s first operational jet fighter and trainer with a routine featuring vertical rolls. Information:www.acemaker33.com/about-t-33.html

5:49-5:59 p.m. Cliff Robinson, PT-17: Robinson of Madison, Ind., owns this modified Stearman PT17 bi-plane, from those manufactured in the 1930s and ’40s. Information: cliffrobinsonaerobatics.com

5:59-6:11 p.m. Team AeroDynamix RV Custom: This team flies 11 RV-Series custom-built aircraft with fixed wings that can attain speeds in excess of 230 mph. Each plane has its own paint scheme. Information: teamaerodynamix.com

6:11-6:21 p.m. Billy Werth, Pitts S2C: Werth flies corkscrews, spins and tumbles in a Pitts bi-plane that sports a red-white-and-blue design with stars on the wings and has a top speed of 212 mph.

6:21-6:33 p.m. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team: The crew flies the Air Force’s newest fighter aircraft and made its last Thunder performance in 2012. Information: www.acc.af.mil/aerialevents/f22a/

6:33-18:43 p.m. John Klatt, MXS: Klatt maneuvers his MXS, a carbon fiber, two-seat tandem sport aircraft, through a series aerobatics. Information:www.johnklattairshows.com/

6:43-7:03 p.m. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team: See description above (6:21-6:33 p.m.).

7:03-7:13 p.m. Air Force Heritage Flight Program: Featuring the F-22 Raptor, the P-47 Thunderbolt and the P-51 Mustang aircraft, the performance combines state-of-the-art fighter aircraft in close formation with vintage fighter aircraft. Information:www.acc.af.mil/aerialevents/heritageflight/

7:13-7:23 p.m. UPS 767: United Parcel Service Inc. showcases its flagship Boeing 767, which in regular use can carry up to 24 package containers weighing a maximum of 132,000 pounds. Information:www.ups.com/aircargo/using/services/services/domestic/svc-aircraft.html

7:23-7:33 p.m. Nick Coleman, Christen Eagle: Lt. Col. Nick Coleman of the Kentucky Air National Guard flies.

7:33-7:43 p.m. Red Star, Yak-52: The Red Star team flies its formation aerobatics with seven Yakovlev or Yak-52s, which were designed in the USSR, manufactured in Romania and used as a primary trainer by both. The team is made up of former military pilots now living in Louisville with many working for UPS. Information:www.flyredstar.org

7:43-7:53 p.m. Lee Leet, A-29 Super Tucano: Leet flies this two-seat turboprop basic trainer used by the Royal Air Force, an aircraft often used for training fast-jet pilots in all aspects of military flying. Information:www.warbirddepot.com/aircraft_trainers_tucano-leet-1.asp

7:53-8:03 p.m. Trojan Horsemen T-28: See description above (5:11-5:26 p.m.).

8:03-8:23 p.m. The barges for the fireworks show move into position.

8:23-8:35 p.m. AceMaker T-33: See description above (5:26-5:41 p.m.).

8:35-8:47 p.m. Team AeroDynamix RV Custom: See description above (5:59-6:11 p.m.).

8:47-8:57 p.m. Lima Lima T-34: See description above (4:31-4:51 p.m.).

8:57-9:07 p.m. Matt Younkin, Twin Beech 18: See description above (4:19-4:31 p.m.)

9:07-9:17 p.m. The flying of the American flags.

9:17-9:29 p.m. Bill Leff, T-34: Left flies his “Texan,” one of the most widely used advanced trainers for U.S. Army Air Force pilots during WW II and the Korean Conflict, for his Starfire Night Skyshow. It features special computer-controlled lighting and firework effects on the plane.

9:30 p.m. Fireworks begin.

-Alexandra Leigh Cruikshank

Easter Ideas for some fun!

Hey everyone! Easter is coming up soon and I have seen so many cool ideas for easter eggs! I had to share them! You might even convince one of the your chef instructors to try some of these out on plus fridays, which I hope you are taking advantage of!

Here is how you can dye eggs with silk ties! Really 100% silk ties and you can dye eggs into patterns, how cool right!
http://www.ourbestbites.com/2012/03/silk-dyed-eggs-aka-tie-dyed/

This is to dye eggs naturally, also this blog is a really cool site for ideas!
http://www.thekitchn.com/vibrant-easter-eggs-dyed-natur-112957

And for something That you could do easily is dye them with shaving cream!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w5xFsfFqtk

I hope everyone is planing to have a great Easter!

-Alexandra L. Cruikshank

Fabricating Of Meats

Back to school from our spring quarter and today we filla a fish the Flat Head Fish . Very Stinky Lol But Very Fun To Fabricate. What was left over we used for fish stock yumm ! The fish is very fatty but delicious to eat. Tomorrow we start fabricating other meats like duck Im soo Excited. Touching Meats is the best way to learn the different textures in them .

Alexis Addison 

Friends

I have made a lot of amazing friends at Sullivan. I want to take the time to give a big shout out to Stephanie Whitcomb. She has been with me since basic skills my first quarter! We both started out our paths unsure of what the future has to bring. recently I have taken a Sous Chef job at Winston's, and she has moved to Cincinnati to take a job as an Assistant Pastry Chef at Jeff Ruby's. We have both excelled in our careers, and I am glad to see her leave for something better. The best and worst part of this career path is that, if your successful you will part from dear friends. I will always keep in touch with her, and I know that I will one day work with her on a professional level!
Kamisha Jones

Spring Break

     This spring break has been great. I love getting the chance to let loose and take a break from the college scene. I am so use to having homework or class every day that I feel weird when I finally get a break! This spring break I went back home to WV. Since I will be moving to Hawaii in July, I wanted to spend my last Spring Break on the mainland with my family. Last year I went to Panama City Beach for spring break with a lot of my friends. During college you will make a ton of new friends. I never knew how close I would get to a group of people until I moved away for school.
     The best part of going back home is getting to see my parents and brothers. I also love being able to enjoy my momma's cooking. Since I have a house with my fiancé, I cook dinner every single night. There is still nothing like being home and having a family meal. Every time I get to come home, I usually go and talk to the local high schools. My old Pro Start teacher keeps in touch with me and usually wants me to come speak to her current students about my experiences.
    I wouldn't trade my college experience for anything.


-Allysa Taranto

Louisville

Hello! I've been back in St. Louis for my spring break and have gotten to discuss Sullivan and Louisville with a lot of people. I was talking to my doctor the other day and he said that he and his best friend from childhood had planned to meet up in Louisville this year to explore the town. He asked if I knew any good places to eat around there. I didn't even know where to begin! My favorite place is the Garage Bar in downtown Louisville. It was created out of an old gas station, yet still has a sophisticated atmosphere and very unusual cuisine. My favorite thing there is the beet and carrot salad which has no lettuce, but instead is full of quinoa, a delicious grain. I also love La Coup, which is a very classy and upscale restaurant downtown. My roommate interns there and loves working with the executive chef, a 2005 Sullivan graduate, Bobby Benjamin. For a less expensive taste of Louisville, check out Spinnelli's. It is a pizza place with a very eclectic atmosphere. There are several of them all around town. Finally, for dessert, my favorite place is called Sweet Surrender, and mostly specializes in cakes. They are to die for and the little bakery and coffee shop is the perfect place to go and chat with friends. So whenever you get to Louisville, check out all of those places! Or take your family there when they come to visit. I'm so happy that the place I chose to go to college has so much more to do then just college stuff. It's a really great way to entice my friends into coming and visiting me:)

-Kate Richter