Thursday, October 21, 2010

Day 25: Basic Patisserie Practical Exam - 10 Coffee Eclairs and 1 Fruit Flan


By this time the Chefs judging my products already ate a few of the eclairs -

Day 24: Japonais Gâteau and Italian Buttercream




Day 23: Golden Orange and almond sponge pudding with Crème Anglaise and Tulip Paste



Day 22: Pear Bourdaloue, Rice Pudding with Baked Rhubarb

Pear Bourdaloue:To me, this seemed burnt, but to Chef Michael J "You might think 'Oh no! It's burnt!' but No, it's French!"


Rice Pudding with Baked Rhubarb:


Day 20: Poached Pear Tart with Dacquoise

Poached Pear Tart - Tarte aux poires pocheès:


Poached Pear Tart with Sweet Paste Crust with Dacquoise and Pastry Cream:

Day 19: Compoted Berry Soup, Apple Jelly, Crostoli

Composted Berry Soup - Compôste de fruits de la forêt:Apple Jelly - Gelée de pomme:


Composted Berry Soup and Crostoli:


I had some extra time waiting for the deep fryer, so my name in Crostoli:

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Day 18; Breakfast Products and Dietary Restrictions: Croissants, Almond Croissants, Pain Chocolat, Scrolls, Poached Apples, and Smoothies

Plain and Almond Croissants:
Pain Chocolat:
Scroll:
The Whole Batch:
Poached Apples with Orange Segments:

Non-Dairy Strawberry Smoothie (With Tofu):

Mango Yoghurt Smoothie:

Breakfast Presentation: