Just When It Seemed Like A Regular Day… UPS Arrived

Who knew a UPS truck driver with the coolest 1982 rat tail would make today one of the greatest days in the history of great days? Who knew? UPS knew-- that's who. His walk was in slow motion as he made his way to the front door with a perfectly wrapped package. He then followed all UPS delivery procedures as he gently placed it against the door before ringing the bell. It had to be addressed...

Raise the Roof: Finally Graduating From Le Cordon Bleu

Le Cordon Bleu graduation was January 9th. The entire internet was invited, even though rules specifically stated no more than ten people per graduate. Most of the time it is best to be a rule-follower. Sometimes the best rule-follower in the history of following rules can't do it. Graduates had to arrive earlier than the entire invited internet, as well as each person's family. All parts of my...

Inviting the Internet to Attend My Le Cordon Bleu Graduation

Maybe inviting the entire internet to my Le Cordon Bleu graduation in January is not the right thing to do. There are several problems to consider. Internet people might not enjoy graduations. These same internet people might growl at the thought of not getting a front row seat. What if all seats are taken when the internet people arrive? This would mean standing for hours. How can the internet...

Retaking Baking & Pastry Class at Le Cordon Bleu —> Approved

In case anyone on the internet cares, all dreams of graduating with honors have now become reality for this culinary student. Le Cordon Bleu approved retaking Baking & Pastry while also completing my externship at a secret restaurant in Lake Highlands. This is a big deal! Making a measly B the first time around has caused a massive amount of GPA drama to occur. Retaking Baking &...

Ida Claire Will Not Hurt Your Feelings

Being in the Addison area meant stopping by Ida Claire for some Southern inspired food. Growing up in South Carolina practically makes me an instant expert in this highly important food category. The menu is simply dreamy if you aren't on a diet. There are options for those trying to be kind of healthy, like hummus and a few others, but who wants to count calories at Ida Claire? No one around...