Having spent almost three full west coast seasons searching for a space, a place where I will fit in, a place where I can grow and feel my skills are being appreciated and utilized. We love the outdoors and being so close to the ocean.
I tried C and found people to be very nice and saw some amazing plates. It was here that I had glimpses of the "Heat" that I longed for. Cooks who took pride in what they were doing and showed heaps of respect. It was after all one of top chefs in the city and best places to eat with a view rivaled by few. However free work gets old after a while, the staff are reluctant to give too much because you are not going to be around for long, nobody is giving up their job to you kind of thing.
Lucky for me I landed at AI (The Arts Institute of Vancouver), as a chef instructor in the a la Carte kitchen. What a great place to be, teaching the young and talented chefs of tomorrow. I really enjoy their youthful enthusiasm and feed off the energy that they bring to class each day.
There has been plenty going on while Slybacon in the Kitchen has been napping. Family, and hoping for miracles. Little sweet Phoebe, the fighter, champion of her class, making history, super Phoebe watch her go go go. While some of us are fed up with this or that, take time to think of those less fortunate and while you are there wish for little Phoebe to grow, grow and go Phoebe go!
