I recently moved to Houston to complete my externship requirement for school at a boutique hotel, near the galleria, called Hotel Granduca. However, that was not my driving reason to move back to the big H. I had recently got engaged to Greg Tacquard, who is currently in med school to become a CRNA (he's kinda a big deal). He was more than eager to have me move back and bunk with him and his roommates(who happen to be his parents and my future in laws).

Graduation was truly a bitter sweet moment. My chef instructors ignited a passion for cooking that continues to grow. I met so many amazing people(the fam) who I laughed and learned with, and we all were blessed with an amazing best friend, Jackson Babb, who we lost in a tragic accident. He taught us to live life to the fullest and to not take ourselves so seriously. He was the glue that kept us together and he will never be forgotten. 

Always big cheesin, we love you Jax.

The fam.

Mediterranean day

Ginger carrot soup-crispy shallots-creme fraiche- micro greens

Deconstructed nicoise salad-sous vide ahi tuna-honey dill foam dressing

fresh citrus salad-orange ginger dressing-crispy seared 

Peking duck breast with asian slaw

trio chocolate cake with mousse-raspberry coulis-caramel

Stuffed pork tenderloin-garlic mash potatoes-sauce robert-crispy shallots

Asian style osso bucco-fried rice-crispy rice noodles

Learned how to make sushi which was by far my favorite day. 

Now that my externship is completed and I have graduated from Le Cordon Bleu with a degree in Culinary Arts, I am focusing all my time and energy on building a portfolio of cakes and other treats, crafting away to stock my Etsy account (craftsbycacey) , and of course, feeding Greg. 

doing what he does best, eating cake before breakfast.