Raise your hand if you look in the mirror every day… Everyone, right? Me too. Since we can all agree on that, it is reasonable to assume that we all know what we look like. We know our best and worst features. We know our scars and the things we try to cover up (which … Continue reading
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You Know You’re 30 When…
1. The highlight of your week was going to bed early (You’re sure to tell everyone you meet) 2. You’d rather join a club then go to a club 3. You get upset about having to use unplanned vacation days 4. The thought of Jury Duty sends you into a fit of rage 5. Your … Continue reading
Restaurant Anatomy
By now I have heard a number of metaphors and references used to explain the workings of a restaurant. It got me to thinking… there are so many intricacies, systems, and processes going on behind the scenes… restaurants are just like the human anatomy. It may seem like a stretch, but humor me on this … Continue reading
Business Series – Part III
The Interview This is probably the most nerve-wracking and talked about aspect of employment. There are books and probably libraries devoted to developing the perfect interview skills. I don’t care how many books you read, how many questions you memorize, and how long you spend developing your perfect answers to “what are your strengths and … Continue reading
Business Series – Part II
So you read my post about “The Cover Letter”. You’ve spent a little time thinking about yours. Now what? Let’s get down to the meat and potatoes… The Resume. Here are some major points I have found to be of value over the last ten years. The Resume 1. The Format Counts! When it comes … Continue reading
Dear Culinary Elite,
Dear Culinary Elite, Often times we zoom in on the rags to riches stories. The success stories of people who made something from nothing and are living the “American Dream”. It is that same success of people in the culinary industry that makes it so alluring. Who can resist the possibility of cooking for celebrities … Continue reading
Business Series – Part I
The Cover Letter To submit or not to submit? People often ask me if they need a cover letter. I give the same response every time. “It depends”. There are a number of factors to consider in whether or not to submit a cover letter. Here are some general guidelines I use: 1.If you need … Continue reading
30. Single. And Proud?
I may only be 29-and-a-half, but I think I am qualified to speak on a certain subject that many ponder but far too few address. That subject is the taboo endangered species that is the 30-year-old single woman with no children. Everyone has that single friend. You know? The friend who has to change her … Continue reading
Following The Dream
Follow your dreams, they say. “The American Dream” is attainable for us all, they shout from the mountain tops. Dream big, aim higher, keep climbing they instill in us as children. But why is it that no one ever tells us how?! Instead they leave us to figure it out on our own. We are … Continue reading
Her Lesson Plan
Your first love, your first friend, and your first teacher. Your number one fan (even when it seems like she’s not in your corner). From afar you can see her facial expressions and hear the sound of her voice. You are convicted by the things she will disapprove of. You wait for the chance to … Continue reading
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