The Decision | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8 | Week 9
Week 10 | Week 11 | Week 12 | Week 13 | Week 14 | Week 15 | Week 16 | Week 17 | Week 18
Week 19 | Week 20 | Week 21 | Week 22 | Week 23 | Week 24 | My Externship
The Decision:
The Best & Worst of Culinary School
Week 1:
Orientation & Introduction to the School
Week 2:
Day 4: Macedoine & Strawberry Tarts
Day 5: Potage Julienne Darblay & Orange Zest Confit
Week 3:
Day 8: Eggs Benedict & Hollandaise Sauce
Day 9: Roasted Chicken, Eggplant Soup, & Creme Caramel
Day 10: Filleting Fish, Tourneeing Potatoes & Creme Brulee
Week 4:
Day 11: Blanquette de Veau & Poached Pear Tart
Day 12: Pork Chops, Charcutiere Sauce, & Coffee Eclairs
Day 13: Homemade Pasta, Omelets, & Le Paris Brest
Day 14: Our First Practical Exam!
Week 5:
Day 15: Beef Bourguignon, Pommes Fondantes, & Egg Rolls
Day 16: Pommes Frites, Cheesy Puff Pastry, & L’Onglet
Day 17: Filet De Limande Meuniere & Le Pithiviers
Day 18: Coq Au Vin, Tarte Tatin, & Ratatouille
Week 6:
Day 19: Lemon Meringue Tartlettes, Gnocchi, & Grenobloise
Day 20: Pork Apicius, Spanikopita, & Creme Anglaise
Day 21: Homemade Ravioli, Scrambled Eggs & Brownies
Day 22: Grilled Scallops, Madeira Sauce, & Palmier Cookies
Week 7:
Day 23: Tilapia, Carrot Soup & Bread Pudding
Day 24: Artichoke Salad, Chasseur & Napoleon
Day 25: Veal Vennoise, Caesar Salad, & Floating Island
Week 8:
Day 27: Seared Duck Breasts, Risotto, & Sponge Roll Cake
Day 28: Braised Duck Legs, Vicchyoise, & Souffle
Day 29: Pork Medallions, Mussels, & Steak Fries
Week 9:
Day 31: Roast Beef, Carrot Puree, & Molten Lava Cakes
Day 32: Lamb Stew, Fresh Pasta, & Layer Cakes
Week 10:
Day 35: Braised Lamb Shanks, Parisian Gnocchi & Chocolate Mousse
Day 36: Rabbit, Chicken Mousse, & Tiramisu
Day 37: Brining, Soft-Boiled Eggs, & White Chocolate Cheesecake
Day 38: Mahi Mahi, Escargot, & Carrot Cake
Week 11:
Day 40: Cauliflower Soup, Grilled Salmon, & Madeleines
Day 41: Consomme, Calf’s Liver, & Homemade Doughnuts
Day 42: Baby Back Ribs, Mushroom Ravioli, & Key Lime Tart
Week 12:
Day 43: French Baguettes, Bordelaise, & Cheese Souffles
Day 44: Chicken Roulade, Pommes Duchesse, & Marjolaine
Day 45 & 46: Roasted Duck, Court Bouillon, & Practical Exam 3
Phase II:
Week 13:
Day 48: Trout Paupiettes, Butternut Squash Soup & Berry Citrus Cake
Day 49: Halibut, Goat Cheese Stuffed Artichoke, & Banana Flambe
Day 50: Grilled Rockfish, Potato Risotto, & Blueberry Tartlets
Week 14:
Day 51: Split Pea Soup, Crab Cakes, & Saint Honore Pastry
Day 52: Avocado Soup, Flank Steak, & Orange Chocolate Tart
Day 53: Pot au Feu, Pan Seared Shrimp & Basil Ice Cream
Week 15:
Day 55 (& Day 54 recap): Steak Tartare, Paella, & Souffle
Day 57: Salad Nicoise, Pork Tenderloin, & Crepes Suzette
Week 16:
Day 59: Omelets, Trout Meuniere, & Barquette Pastries
Day 60: Homemade Sausage, Poulet Basquaise, & Chocolate Mousse
Day 61: Endive Quiche, Stuffed Quail, & Mango Timbales
Week 17:
Day 62: Eggs Benedict, Salmon & Blinis
Day 63: Oysters, Pork Terrine, & Charlotte Aux Pomm
Day 64 (& 65): Tomato Terrine, Bouillabaisse, & Nougat (& Market Basket)
Week 18:
Day 66: Skate, Steak Poivre Noir, & Chocolate Tart:
Day 67 & 68: Restaurant Challenge
Week 19:
Day 70: Sweetbreads, Spinach Gnocchi, & Raspberry Souffle
Day 71: Cheese Souffle, Curry, & Homemade Baklava
Day 72 (&73): Boxwood Winery (& Market Basket #5)
Week 20:
Day 74: Rockfish, Rabbit Saddle, & Clafoutis
Day 75: Pigeon, Steak Poele, & Pecan Tart
Day 76 (& 77): “A Day In The Life” (& Practical 5 recap)
Week 21:
Day 78: Beef Carpaccio, Spatzle & Crepe Cake
Day 79: Braised Endive, Papillottes, & Chocolate Truffle Mousse
Day 80 & 81: Four-Course Lunch & Market Basket Recap
Week 22:
Day 82: Brandade, Lamb Tenderloin & Tart Florentin
Day 83: Braised Calamari, Moussaka, & Gateau Lion D’Or
Day 84 & 85: Pate, Merguez Sausage, Rack of Lamb & La Fraisier (& our last Market Basket!)
Week 23:
Day 86 & 87: Six Course Tasting Menu Challenge
Day 88: Radiccho Salad, Ballottine, & La Jalousie
Week 24:
Day 89 – 92: The Last Week of Culinary School!
Phase III: Externship
Check out this video all about my culinary arts program from L’Academie de Cuisine‘s website!
(Video Soure: http://www.www.lacademie.com)