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Monday, June 29, 2009

It's been a while since my last update
Truthfully, there's nothing great to update these past few weeks
Last week was my 1st day at the Production Kitchen



The environment was really - different
Fast-paced replenishment compared to what I've experienced during my time at the Baking & Pastry
Unfortunately, I struggle the 1st week



I can't believe I was so lost and confused of what things had happen around me
Nobody is to be blame but myslef
I was lost focused and deeply blank off
Why?
I'm not too sure either



I think I'm just mentally exhausted that's all
This week I finally got the momentum to go forward.
two more weeks left and I believe I am able to cope with it
:)



Last Saturday was a refreshing moment after a terrible week in the Production Kitchen
My aunt invite me to follow their family on a kampong trip at Johor Bahru.
That really is refreshing
Kampong is just the best way to release the tension that I'm having and it was the time to let it out.
Maybe that is the reason why I am able to regain my focus today in the kitchen






Here are some hightlight on my trip
to Malaysia's Kampong Experience






The top view of the Kampong at Gelang Patah, Johor











The view of the kampong at Pontian, Johor











It was so relaxing while we enjoying the scenery at the kampong,
By looking at the photos, you definitely know what exactly I mean
HAHAHA !!!
XP




















In the Kampong, this is what I loved
Things that we can never experience in Singapore
a real life plantation at your our very HOUSE !!!



No lies,
here are the evidences...













Pineapple Crops














Lime Plantation.
Imagine You have it in your home.
You dont have to spend your money anymore.
all you need to do is to pluck, wash, and use it
:)








Damn..
if only I know this fruit in english
This fruit is much much nicer than rambutan
we called it Buah Bulasan
It's rare now to find
and I'm soo lucky to see it for myself
:)












Everyone should know this
Jambu Tree
XD












this durian has a weird shape inside it.
After eating it, this is how it looks like
Weird right ?!
But it taste super good !!!













Mangosteen
=)
























Another view of the durian tree















This month is Rambutan season
just look at how it blooms !!!
Gorgeous Man !!!























It sounds funny but seriously,
this is the biggest jackfruit I've ever seen in my entire life
though I am aware it can be even bigger than this













They even have Laksa Leave at that kampung
Oh my Freaking GOD !!!
it soo fortunate !!!




















Yes of course,
Kampong life is "gotong royong"
which mean helping out with one another



Therefore, after getting know one another better,
we were blessed with kampong food
Yummy !




Beef Satay
&
Spicy Fried Mee Hoon


















This is tempoyak
Or should I say
Durian paste ( I might be wrong)
it taste like yogurt
but this is fresh and authentic
:)









and I'm loving it !!!
XD

















This is the activity which I don't think we can experienced in Singapore
HAHAHA !!!
no offense guyz, but it really is true



harvesting the Rambutan !!!
HAHAHA !!!










Auntie Got caught right-handed
MuaHAHAHAHA !!!
XP












Now harvesting the magosteen
and of course
harvesting the traditional kampong way
XD









HAHAHA !!!
I got one mangosteen
definitely gonna be in my stomach












Taking the opprtunity to cut the durian
Great experiece man !
















Last but not least....
We climb up the Rambutan trees !!!
WoooooooooooHooooooOOO !!!
XD


























Kampongs do have cute animals too !!!
Agree or disagree ???
see for yourself ....






two cute little kittens








this cat got blue eyes !!!
OMG !!!
So CUTE !!!

















just look how romantic they are
They do have feelings too....













France Football Federations
HAHAHAHAHA !!!
XD





























Well, that's all I have for today...
sure this will definitely coverup all the missing entries for the past 2 weeks
Take care People !!!
:)


















You don't have to travel far
Every places in the world is beautiful
;)

Gelang Patah / Pontian ; 7:46 pm

Saturday, June 06, 2009

Last Thursday was a blast as the whole kitchen are preparing foods
on our Buffet Session Day
Everyone in the Culinary Academy work hard for it
and made great dishes for the buffet



While others doing their things,
let me bring you to what me and my group
have done for the buffet



As usual,
let the photos do its talking
HAHAHA !!!
XD



Here they are........... !!!
Enjoy




















Introducing........
The Next Generation
The Patissier
Baking & Pastries Kitchen
=)
















This is what we do to make you go....
Ga-ga with our buffet desserts !!!
take a closer look at our desserts
XD
















Panna Cotta
with Mango Salsa and Herbs
















Selection of Cookies
( Pumpkin Seeds, Cinnamon Molasse, Biscuits)












Ginger
Creme Brulee
:)













White and Dark
Chocolates !!!














Peach Macarones
(I did this)
:)















Chocolate / Raspberry Mousse













XD













Mouth-Watering right ???
:P














Meringue Dips














Fruit Tartlets
&
Lemon Meringue Tartlets














hehehe
:p











you regret it if you don't try it
XD




















another view of the mousse





















Cocoa Almonds


















Enough of the desserts !!!
Let me bring you some hot and cold
dishes that other kitchens did...
here it goes..............
:)

















Gazpacho

















From Garde Manger Kitchen
Gourgeous right
:)

















Yummy !!!
:P
















Selection of Salads
















What do you think ?
:P
















Crap Cakes with
Creole Honey Mustard
Sauce
















Raw Salmon
this is heaven !!!
I love it
I'm like taking 3 of that
:X
HAHAHAS
















:P
















XD














Want more food ???
Or are you hungry now ???
hahahas
XD




















there's more !
:)
















Hot Food

































In the Buffet there are action stations for guests to see
live action of some dishes
Kitchens from Garde Manger, Asian and Baking & Pastries were there to prepare
some live Action Cooking



I was a bit nervous when Chef Trevor appointed me and Yi Jie to be in the Action Station
for the first shift.
While Jeremy and Maira were to be station on the second shift



I was like "What will I do if I can't answer the guest's question ?!"
But after few minutes of cooking the crepes,
It became soo much fun !!!



Thank you Chef Trevor for the opportunity
:)



Here are some of the pictures of our station.......






















Here's my Action Station
We are making crepes
:)

We have Berries Compote for the sauce
and a selection of
melt chocolates, toasted coconut and toasted Almond
for the toppings
where the guest have its power to choose their toppings
:D




















That's me and my great partner
Yi Jie
getting excited of the crepes
lolx
XD












Yi Jie does having fun !!!
haahaas


















The second shifts
Maira and Jeremy
They did well too !!!
:D












The Crepes Station
Cooks
:)


















Before the buffets commenced,
we took another group photos
and this time with the FOOD !!!
HAHAHAS






















Well.....
guess I should stop here
or it will never stop
HAHAHAHA



Thank you for the time
reading my blog entry
Have a good weekend right !!!



I shall end my entry with some good memories of the Kitchen
woohoooo !!!!!!













Love And Respect
That's what makes us United
:)














Patissier
We are the BEST
RAWR !!!!
XD















HAHAHAHAS !!!
WTH !!!




















My closest guyfriend in the kitchen
They are the reasons why we enjoyed ourselves in the kitchen
XD




















Oryte....
I stop here then
Take care people



and of course ....
DON'T WASTE FOOD !!!
lolx
XP

The Buffet Feast ; 3:39 pm

Respect

Welcome
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Don't Forget To Tag
:)

Profile

Muhammad Adam Arjuna
21 yrs old
23/5/1988
Gemini


Hobbies:-
Outdoor Activities
Facilitators
Helping those in need
Inspire People to be Sombody
Camping
Tracking
Adventuring
Exploring different types of traditional cuisine
Damn it I love FOOD!!!


Big Fan Of:-
Dream Theater
Muse
The Hives
Garbage


Favourite Vocal:-
+ Jimmy Hendrix
+ Eric Martin
+ Steven Tyler
+ Mariah Carey
+ Kelly Clarkson
+ Mig Ayesa


Schools:-
Pertapis Kindergarden Centre - Aljunied (1992-1994)
San Shan Primary School (1995-2000)
Braddell-Westlake Secondary School (2001-2005)
ITE College Central - Bishan Campus (2006-2008)
Temasek Polytechnic - School of Business/Temasek Culinary Academy (2008-present)


Personal Achievements:-
~Secondary~
Track & Field Short-Distant Runner (2001-2003)
Soccer Team (2001-2003)(2004-2005)
Combined School Soccer Centre-of-Excellence Representatives (2001-2003)
~ITE~
Bishan ITE Student Council (2006-2008)
Bishan ITE Student Council Executive Committee (2007-2008)
Soccer - Goal-Keeper (2007-2008)


Favourite Movie:-
Forest Gump
Con Air
The War of The Worlds
The Matrix Trilogy
Home Alone
All Jet Li's Movie


Favourite TV Shows:-
The Amazing Race
Crime Watch
American Idol
Tom & Jerry Show


Favourite Quote:-
SEIZE THE DAY MY FRIEND !!!
Realised yourself and you realised the World
Blink Your Eyes and Your day will come
Respect is Something That You Earn


About Myself:-
Happy-go-Lucky
Loves food and always in a mood of dining experience
Loves Adventuring
Extremely Outgoing
Loves Challenges as it will test his perserverance
Making New Friends
Very Optimistic on his future
Very mischievous
A BIG BIG FAN of DREAM THEATER!!!
SEIZE THE DAY!!!

My Pet


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My MediaPlayer


Ayu - Cradle

Wish

Business Suit
A Diploma In Culinary & Catering Management
New MP3
New Laptop
New Handphone
FOOD!

TagBox




Primary School Friends

Arshad
Nabilah


Braddell-Westlakes Secondary Friends

Fadhil
Fareehah
Fiza
Hui Ying
Kai Ern
Leona
LuLu
Md Noh
Ming Zhu
Mrs Hee
Nat
Nurul Jannah
Nuradilah
PK
Rong Fa
Shafinah
Shi2
Wen Fang
XinYi


ITE Friends

Amy
Arfan
Aziah
Dedy
Denise
Dijah
Emas
Eunice Tan
Faith
Fiona
Fizah
Hairul
Haiqal
Imran
Ivan
Jannah
Khairee
Masdian
Masayu
Marie
Muslimah
Nadia Sagiran
Rasyidah
Ridhwan
Rosmaya
Shima
Syafiqah
William
Yasmine


Temasek Poly Friends

Amanda
Benedict Ong
CCM
Daphne
Fadhillah
Jerraldine
JonNeh
Kelana
Gladwin
Ginelle
Hao QIng
Maira
May Juan
Qian Hui
Syaza
Yanti


Others Friends

Danial
Sammie


Family and Relatives

Amin
Fatin
Hanisah
Hazirah
Nusrah
Rina
Syimah



Past Memories

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  • July 2006
  • January 2007
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  • April 2007
  • September 2007
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  • January 2008
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  • April 2008
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  • June 2008
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  • February 2009
  • March 2009
  • April 2009
  • May 2009
  • June 2009
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