May 2013
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Anonymous asked: CIA vs. LCB? I don't know where to apply to anymore, CIA doesn't double major but I'll get in state while LCB has le grand diplome and my parents might send me to the one in Paris so I could get the full experience. What school do you think is better?
March 2013
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Finesse over Power - A culinarian's perspective...
Playing tennis is weird, because I kind of piece my life together when I do so. For example, I kind of found a groove on my serve today and I thought, “Hey, what the hell. Hit for more power”. Coach was kind of telling me today to just slow down a bit because my mechanics were getting a little funky and just think about depth and consistency. Essentially, keeping the ball in play...
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Our Life Of Food →
Aside from running my tumblr page at a mega sporadic rate, I’ve also started blogging for the school. Killing two birds in one stone, if you ask me. Efficiency, woo!
February 2013
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ehwang0 asked: Wow. You're in CIA. The most badass culinary school that the world has to offer! I also plan to go to CIA after a couple years in the industry. How is CIA? Heard many stories of military like procedures. Is it true?
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artbefreaky3 asked: Are you a culinary student?
A superstar, humbled. →
misenplace:
“They’d grown close over that summer, and Francona believed that Jordan was ready – physically, emotionally and spiritually – to go be a superstar again. It was a great summer. Crazy, cranky, exhausting, but great. Jordan had not simply attached his name to baseball, but his heart and soul too. Francona was sure of that. He admired Jordan for his relentlessness and humility. He...
January 2013
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December 2012
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Spain Food, Wine, Agriculture Experience Article →
Remember when I said I couldn’t articulate my love for Spain because I was fresh off the plane and I couldn’t put my words together? Fear not. I never forgot about those who are interested to read about it who do not go to campus/talk to me on the regular.
Look forward to part 2. Also, enjoy the articles within!
November 2012
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Anonymous asked: Since there isn't any double major option at CIA, what do you suppose I should do? I can't even choose
Anonymous asked: how long did it take to get accepted to CIA? Did you start the semester after being accepted?
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Anonymous asked: Did you love attending the CIA? I've been considering going there next fall.
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Below is one of my favorite conversations that I overheard in Spain.
- Chef, are you very strict on timelines? - Well, I’m not. But see, if students do their timelines, it kind of shows that they gave the process some thought.
Funny enough, I’m sitting here knocking out my errands for my weekend recovery before classes start.
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Basque Stage
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Due to the bank holiday, the announcement of the winners of the SAMMIC scholarships will take place at the beginning of next week. Stay tuned (and try to relax, candidates ;)! Verbatim. From Basque Stage. Why. Why must you do this to me.
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October 2012
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Note: My next post will be in San Sebastian, where ironically enough, my fate for the BasqueStage will be decided. Until then, I will be at Barcelona doing my thing: taking pictures, absorbing culture and going out at night.
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cont-inuation asked: HI THERE! My name's Charles, to start. I’ve been checking our your blog for the past month-ish now, and I finally wanted to ask you about the CIA because I'm sending my app in about 2-3 weeks!!! I talked to a recent CIA grad not too long ago, but his answers were quite vague... I hope you have time to answer my questions and thank you in advance. 1. Has your experience thus far...
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Basque Stage Candidate Essay, Daniel Castro
My best friend constantly asks me what we’re doing with our lives. To tell you the truth, I’m constantly on a routine of doing homework, eating, talking with people in between classes, or sleeping. Essentially, I’m living the life of a student. After graduating from the associate’s program in December, I honestly thought that I was not going to go back to the Culinary Institute of America for...
