Hope everyones quarter is going well, mines is a blast. Im one step closer to my degree. My favorite class right now would have to be dining room services. Who knew there could be so many rules to service. We are even plating table side service. Its absolutely awesome!
-Alexis Addison
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Fourth Quarter
My fourth quarter is already going by insanely fast. That may be because I've started working full time at Heitzman Traditional Bakery, along with being a full time student. Modern Pastry is so much fun and I'm really starting to enjoy chocolate. It was frustrating at first and I was upset that I came in right as Chef Turner left Sullivan. I would have loved to learn from him, but hopefully he will be coming by to help our class a few times this quarter. We have already learned how to make chocolate showpieces and flowers, and today we started the candy section. We made cherry cordials, chocolate truffles, and marzipan. Since there is no theory for this class, I have been doing a lot of research on my own and I thoroughly enjoy that. I only have 3 more quarters here and they are going to go by so quickly!
-Kate Richter
-Kate Richter
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Downtown Walking Tour
Last week some Sullivan students gathered in downtown Louisville to explore the city in a guided downtown walking tour. The weather was perfect, not too hot but nice and sunny. We met with a guide at the visitor center, who took us through some of the city's sights in 90 minutes. This tour is not just interesting for our new (and out of town) students, it it also pretty neat for people who have lived here a while or all their lives. You can learn new things about your town all the time. Did you know that one of the buildings has a meadow on its roof and that they have beehives there? I didn't. I also never noticed the designs on top of the tree guards. Go check them out. They are all different.
Here are some of the photos that Kim took and posted on the Facebook page:
I am so glad that Sullivan offers so many different activities, and the lovely Miss Kim is doing a great job planning them for us. You can just tell how much she enjoys her job.
Here are some of the photos that Kim took and posted on the Facebook page:
On the Belvedere
First stop
Listening to the guide (with the hat)
I am so glad that Sullivan offers so many different activities, and the lovely Miss Kim is doing a great job planning them for us. You can just tell how much she enjoys her job.
Claudia (June posting #2)
Food Photography
After I moved out of Gardiner Point Residence Hall last quarter, I've had to adjust to apartment living. One of the bonuses is that I have my own kitchen! I have been experimenting with some food photography quite a bit so far this quarter! I'm hoping to learn some more dishes in International Lab and make them at home and photograph them! More to come! Hope you guys like them!
-Lauren Steele
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| Strawberries! |
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| Iced Coffee |
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| Eggs |
Is it July already?
I just realized that June went by and I have no idea what happened. Is it really July? I was terribly in June with a huge project we did in one class (writing a movie script and filming a short movie), finals, and then, the two week break. I can not emphasize this enough, plan your time so you don't get stressed out at the end of the quarter. I had a relaxed end of the quarter because I was able to finish projects early and then I only had one final on Monday. This made my break so much longer.
I really enjoyed time with my family and being able to relax and not worry about work or homework, and it is a good thing because you come back to class feeling ready to study again. If someone does feel stressed, we do have someone on campus who can help students get through stressful times in their lives. Dr. Renee Rust-Yarmuth can help students in the Wellness Center.
http://pages.sullivan.edu/wellness_center/index.asp
I think this is a great offer and can be a life saver for students. Never give up, seek help and work through your troubles.
Have a nice and not too stressful summer quarter.
I really enjoyed time with my family and being able to relax and not worry about work or homework, and it is a good thing because you come back to class feeling ready to study again. If someone does feel stressed, we do have someone on campus who can help students get through stressful times in their lives. Dr. Renee Rust-Yarmuth can help students in the Wellness Center.
http://pages.sullivan.edu/wellness_center/index.asp
I think this is a great offer and can be a life saver for students. Never give up, seek help and work through your troubles.
Have a nice and not too stressful summer quarter.
Claudia (June posting #1)
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Things to do
Hey everyone,
Here are some things to do that are listed on S.A.C part of the main website. I have copied them for you to make it easier to share!
Downtown Louisville, Main Street, Fourth Street, Market Street & Butchertown
The Highlands
Bardstown Road
Crescent Hill/Clifton
Frankfort Avenu
Hurstbourne/Stonybrook
Hurstbourne Parkway
St. Matthews
Shelbyville Road
Personally I like Crescent hill area and Frankfort avenue, I think they are lovely areas to vist.
Find more activities and descriptions of these place at the link below
http://pages.sullivan.edu/student-activities/things-to-do.asp
-Alexandra Leigh Cruikshank
Here are some things to do that are listed on S.A.C part of the main website. I have copied them for you to make it easier to share!
Downtown Louisville, Main Street, Fourth Street, Market Street & Butchertown
The Highlands
Bardstown Road
Crescent Hill/Clifton
Frankfort Avenu
Hurstbourne/Stonybrook
Hurstbourne Parkway
St. Matthews
Shelbyville Road
Personally I like Crescent hill area and Frankfort avenue, I think they are lovely areas to vist.
Find more activities and descriptions of these place at the link below
http://pages.sullivan.edu/student-activities/things-to-do.asp
-Alexandra Leigh Cruikshank
Country recipes- Applebutter
Hey guys,
I figured it would be nice to share a few of my WV recipes with you guys and first I would like to share the magic of apple butter.
For those who don't know apple butter is made by cooking down apples until they are like applesauce then cooking it even more until it caramelizes to a beautiful dark brown color. You can make different flavors of apple butter like clove, ginger but traditionally you will see it as cinnamon. My family makes and sells our apple butter across the state of West Virginia and most recently we had a huge event in Ripley, Wv at the state arts and crafts festival. Here are some pics below so you can see what I am talking about. Now you can cook apple butter on a stove top in a pot and just cook and stir until it suits you but here is how it has always been done traditionally in the country.
First you need a big copper kettle and a fire pit. Peel a ton of apples of your choice and cut add to the pot with a little bit of water. Cook that baby over a open fire for as many hours as it takes. (We have 40 Gallon kettle at it takes upward of 10-15 hours to cook, its an all day affair.) When it is close add you sugar, but don't add flavor until your ready to can. Canning is tricky for those who are just starting it and you should look up a professionals guid to that and take it seriously, you don't want food-born illnesses in your canned foods.
I hope you guys will one day get to make this, it is a load of fun to do and a great bonding thing as well. Stretch your culinary mind and see the different things you can do with this classic tradition.
-Alexandra L. Cruikshank
I figured it would be nice to share a few of my WV recipes with you guys and first I would like to share the magic of apple butter.
For those who don't know apple butter is made by cooking down apples until they are like applesauce then cooking it even more until it caramelizes to a beautiful dark brown color. You can make different flavors of apple butter like clove, ginger but traditionally you will see it as cinnamon. My family makes and sells our apple butter across the state of West Virginia and most recently we had a huge event in Ripley, Wv at the state arts and crafts festival. Here are some pics below so you can see what I am talking about. Now you can cook apple butter on a stove top in a pot and just cook and stir until it suits you but here is how it has always been done traditionally in the country.
First you need a big copper kettle and a fire pit. Peel a ton of apples of your choice and cut add to the pot with a little bit of water. Cook that baby over a open fire for as many hours as it takes. (We have 40 Gallon kettle at it takes upward of 10-15 hours to cook, its an all day affair.) When it is close add you sugar, but don't add flavor until your ready to can. Canning is tricky for those who are just starting it and you should look up a professionals guid to that and take it seriously, you don't want food-born illnesses in your canned foods.
I hope you guys will one day get to make this, it is a load of fun to do and a great bonding thing as well. Stretch your culinary mind and see the different things you can do with this classic tradition.
-Alexandra L. Cruikshank
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