In walks my General Manager the day … “Hi Peter, Quick question … If I were to ask you if it was possible to do some tea and coffee fancies every Wednesday and Sunday for Guest Care purposes … What would you say?”
Fuck!
“Well … as you know its a completely new menu this year” … I was struggling … ” … and I dont really know the standard of chefs Im going to be getting yet …”
“Oh! Its only simple stuff! Maybe a Victoria sponge … maybe shortbread … danish pastries … cookies and the like!”, he replies.
Well … Inside im thinking about how most “chefs” they afford to employ here cant cook for toffee and im sweating because I KNOW my work is already going to be cut out.
And also, a wee part of me wanted to say, “Well can you make those things?!”
“Can I have complete control on it … meaning IM the one who decides what to make and IM the one who gets to make it … and I get a decent enough budget to make it properly???”, I said grudgingly due to the time involved in such things and hopefully due to the enjoyment I would get out of it.
“Yes … Ill give you free reign …come back to me next week with a rough costing”
“Ok!”, I said with my mind racing about getting to do some real pattiserie work again.
And then he says … “Its for about 30 – 40 people”
Gulp!
“Oh … I love fruit slices so Ill be expecting some of those!”, he says as he is walking out the door.
Fuck!
Fruit Slices need patisserie cream.
I have a history with patisserie cream.
About twelve years ago I was shown the method by a head chef … and for the following 2 months or so I had to make a batch every two days … and I often fucked up … and was endlessly berated for its lack of finesse .
Its simple enough to do … but everyone has an achilles heel.
So expect an update – with pictures! – on Bawbags distinct method of how to make pattisserie cream for 30 – 40 covers.
Man Alive.
PS – But at least I will get a chance of using my wooden thistle shortbread mould again!
Huzzah!
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Hullo Furious G!
I’m alive and kicking and top of the pops. Just been manic and so blogging has taken a back seat. Also, the boy in my life may have stumbled upon my blog! And so – new blog is now on the go! http://www.fpover2.blogspot.com. Pretty much exactly the same but just not got any old posts.
Hope you’re fine and dandy. When’s your wedding?
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Hullo you
I’ve not heard from you for an age and I’m not sure you even check this blog anymore. Be great to hear from you. Even just to know you’re okay.
x