"How about asparagus wee?!" Tiros week and Heston

Along came our week in the TAFE kitchen, Tiros. This meant a mise en place day (Monday) followed by a lunch shift (Tuesday), dinner shifts (Wednesday and Thursday) and a final lunch shift (Friday). On Monday we were each assigned a different dessert item to prepare and manage for the week, along with our partner. In a disturbing twist of fate, I was of course allocated the devil dessert- another vanilla bavarois, to be served with poached pear, praline, and a pistachio biscotti. On Tuesday, it was also decided that team bavarois would make some pistachio frangipane and quince tarts. 

To summarise this week, it was completely exhausting. The combination of mixed shifts and standing for days and nights on end did not a happy camper make, however it was a good little taste of how it could be working in a restaurant. Exciting! 

Now time for some pictures. 

 Mighty fine trays of toast and biscotti.

 A trio of bav.

Romantic afternoon light.

My final order of quince tarts for the week. 

To complete my intense kitchen week, I was treated to a little excursion with my lovely Mum. Off to "Heston Live" at the Adelaide Festival Theatre we went. This included dinner at the little cafe outside, with a Maggie Beer sighting. This was not an occasion for chef stalking though, so onward to the show. I have to admit that before seeing Heston at this event, I had always thought he was a bit arrogant and not someone that I'd necessarily love to have a chat with. I have to say though, that after listening to his stories and advice for 2 hours, I have changed my mind. He's actually a pretty cool guy. It was refreshing to hear his tales of struggling in his first week of opening "The Fat Duck" back in 1995, and interesting listening to his explanations of how his dishes work, and the theory behind them. Classic cases of trickster food. Another turning point in my opinion on Heston was the moment when he started chatting about asparagus wee. All of a sudden, I thought that this man might actually fit in quite well at our place on a Friday night. Heston, you're welcome to celebrate Chip Friday with us anytime! 

Mr. Blumenthal

Bonus restaurant opinion! We were a bit late to the party, but my number one dining partner and I finally made it to "Singapore House." Such a good dinner. The decor was beautiful, and the food was delicious. The orders were as follows- snapper wrapped in banana leaf, salt and pepper tofu, butter chicken and the king prawn red curry. Happy days. Will definitely be heading back here. 

A week of holidays for me now, and then back to regency for some "yeast goods." Next stop on the TAFE-train- Bread Town. See you there folks! xx