Learning never ends
Julie Green and Keen
7/18/2014
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Even when you think you know it all…there are always new
things to learn and innovative ways to be creative with your food. I have been a vegetarian for more than five
years and still feel like I keep learning new ways to cook and incorporate
different ingredients into recipes. Everyone
at the restaurant is so knowledgeable and happy to share ideas and experiences
to all that want to listen. Working at a
vegetarian restaurant has catapulted my learning into something even more than
I thought possible. It is definitely
what makes working there so great!
My brilliant chef has not only been my herb garden instigator, but also been my personal cookbook the past couple months. He is always suggesting new ways to make dishes and how to add a little “pizazz” to an old recipe. Somehow he can concoct a fresh recipe out of ingredients you would never thought about putting together. His enthusiasm for vegetarian cuisine is great for our restaurant’s morale, the patrons who come here, and most importantly their taste buds.
As the manager, I have to learned to wear many hats;
public relations, human resources, customer service, contracting food and so
many more. I have also learned about sourcing food and what to look out for
when purchasing goods. Our restaurant
always strives to yield fresh and original blends of ingredients in every dish.
I enjoy purchasing from local farmers that
do not process their products. By buying
straight from the farmers you can be assured they have not be cross
contaminated any of the products with meat; which is extremely important in our
restaurant. We purchase a few
ingredients from a restaurant distributor, but we always make sure that it has
been certified as vegetarian by the American Vegetarian Association.
Farmers
Market- Meeting with local farmers
The knowledge I have obtained about foods and herbs
from working in the restaurant is abundant.
I have a better understanding of ingredients and how they work in to
create an unforgettable favor. I have
learned even more about how different types of foods yield important nutrients
that are important in a vegetarian diet. Don’t worry I will post be posting my
experiences with you, my friends, and family.
Oh, the things I have learned…J I never expected to learn how to order ingredients
for a restaurant or working directly with patrons to create new dishes that
appeal to them. I am proud of how far
I’ve come and what still lies in front of me.
I hope I never stop learning!
Go Green and Keep Staying Keen!
Julie
