Happy fourth of July to everyone out there. My little sister and I got into the kitchen last night and made a cookie cake for my family. Later, watermelon by the pool and fireworks. Woohoo!

Push My Buttons, Really!

I know that this post is a little late but I wanted to thank everyone in Vermont for making my trip amazing! A few things that I want to say about my trip:
1. I had never flown before. I was so scared to fly up to Vermont, but it turns out that I kind of like flying.
2. I have never seen maple syrup used for soooo many things. Even soft serve ice cream that was flavored with maple syrup. Maple creamies anyone?
3. I love the mountain views up in Vermont. There are some pictures that I will try to salvage off of my phone for all of you. (One thing that I did not like about the mountains, hiking up them and almost being eaten by snow. Dont ever step off the path or you sink in waist deep in snow.)
4. I was scared that I was going to screw something up while working the kitchen. As far as I know, I didn’t. I may have slowed them down a little though….
5. Vermont is one of the only places that you will see a man walking a ferret down the street on a leash.
6. I was scared to death to go into the kitchens.
7. I was terrified that I was going to end up working under some god-awful chef who absolutely hated the fact that she had a kid in her kitchen. I am so glad that I was wrong.

I want to take this moment to point out some of the amazing things about the chef that I worked with while in Vermont. She taught me so much about cooking and baking while I was there. I only saw her for about a week but she will always hold a special place in my heart. She is one of the kindest people I will ever have the pleasure of knowing.

Also, Thank you to all of the kind people in Vermont who made my trip one of the most memorable times of my life. I wish that I had had more time to spend with all of you.

I would love to write more but there are far too many memories to type out. I will try to sift through and find some of the most amazing memories to share with all of you.

I can honestly say that this trip made me grow as a person and made me branch out a little more. And as a chef, it made me realize that I have a lot to learn.

Wish me luck!

Push My Buttons, Really!