I love taking cooking classes and back in the spring, I took my first class with Olaiya Land, held at Delancey. Last summer, I attended a farm dinner where Olaiya was the guest chef, so I was familiar with her cooking style. After attending a class, Olaiya inquired about cooking class assistants.. Why, yes, please! I've assisted her for 4 classes since the spring, and it's such fun. I was asked if I would assist at a charity dinner she was hosting at Dog Mountain Farm. Why, yes, please! How am I to turn down an invitation to be in the kitchen at a farm dinner? I got home late on Friday from my trip, and headed to Carnation to the farm dinner. I was told beforehand that I would be sous chef #2-- happy day! I wasn't going to be some volunteer to pour wine, or pull plates- I get to work in the kitchen!
The menu was beautiful, and the day went very smoothly. Olaiya has this amazing disposition in the kitchen- she values your opinion and leaves to you follow her instruction and create. She asks you to taste something, and add s
alt or seasoning, if you see fit. She trusts your palate. It's a bit empowering, I must say!
alt or seasoning, if you see fit. She trusts your palate. It's a bit empowering, I must say! I just assisted another cooking class, and will be gearing up for another round in the fall.. I think I found job #4 :)
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