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Last night was my first practical exam (one more to go, then term break!). We worked in pairs and we had to design a 3 course meal for a special dietary need (Vegan, Low GI, Lactose intolerant or Diabetic) allocated to each partner. My partner and I had to design a menu for DIABETICS. Difficult task trying to find suitable dishes that still had flavour and presented well.

Came out quite nicely I might say. Not only my dishes but everyone elses. I was truly amazed at how everyone's looked so gorgeous and tasted delicious. I'm very proud of my class. We produced dishes that we could honestly say were restaurant worthy. All because we had such great chefs over the past 3 terms to show us the way (by shouting at us, stressing us out, making fun of us with other chefs right in front of us (telling them how hopeless we all were). Good times. LoL).

The night went well, only thing to complain about, I forgot my knife kit at work so I had to borrow my friend's knives and they weren as sharp as mine :(. i sharpened my knife especially for last night, though I'm very lucky that I have friends who lend me knives :).

I can't wait for next week. This time 6 dishes, and no restrictions! info to come on the menu nxt week. Excited XD (hint: one of the dessert is chocolate. yum!)

Entree: Calamari and Chilli Salad

Main: Spiced Lamb cutlets w/ Blanched Asparagus Spears and Jus
Dessert: Fruit Salad w/ Mascarpone and Mint

***there's my chef- he's giving us the verdict of our dishes (that's during the MAIN course)***
***Desserts of other pairs. All of them look magnificent***

In other news: I lost my woollen college jumper on the bus to the train station after class last night. eh no big loss, it was itchy anyways. Plus I wont be buying a new one, 'cause they changed the jumpers to sloppy joes with a bright blue logo on the front. erk.

In more news: not really news. Exams all week tomorrow and next week and then two week break. hopefully 14 glorious sunny days. I am going to live it up before I resume for my final term (before my industry placement that is).