In Squeah kitchen over the past few weeks, I have been extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to invite fellow students from the CMU Outtatown program to help out and learn a few things!
It has been a great opportunity for me to get to know the students on a more personal level and share my passion for cooking.
During this block of time, I was able to teach these students how to make pappardelle noodles from scratch, braise brisket, and stuff french toast (which some of the students woke up at 6 in the morning for...impressive!). They also learned how to make stock, chicken jus, balsamic pearls, and how to plate desserts and get ready for a dinner service.
Though I've received many thank-you's for the time I've spent in the kitchen with them, I feel that I should give the biggest thank you to the students and leaders of CMU Outtatown.
This time of teaching has really taught me to remain passionate in what I'm doing and to answer the call of God in my life with all my heart, mind and soul. It has taught me to remember the real reason why I cook, which is to nourish people and allow them to experience what is possible with food. And it has taught me to remain humble and remember that I still have much to learn. For all of these things, I thank you.
I have been truly blessed over the past few weeks to cook and serve at Squeah, and to share my time with those who are actually interested in what I do for a living.
I consider myself to be one of the luckiest people I know, as every single day, I see the fruit of my labour through the smiles on people's faces as they eat the meals served at Squeah.
Thank you, Outtatown. You have touched my heart.
- Hiro
