Culinary Exchange - Day Thirteen

In concluding my trip, here is a collection of all the food photos from may delicious meals I enjoyed!

Culinary Exchange - Day Twelve

Unfortunately my trip is now reaching an end and it is time to return home. Here is a new collection of photos highlighting my trip.

Culinary Exchange - Day Eleven

Today I spent the entire day doing a food tour of the big city. I basically ate, walked around to the next great location just long enough to make some more room in my stomach, and eat some more!

Brunch Platter: smoked cheddar scrambled eggs, venison sausage,
duck breast bacon, frybread, fruit salad, salad

Corn pancakes, whipped brown butter, maple syrup, hasbrowns,
fruit salad, salad

Poached eggs, smoked salmon, goat cheese cream sauce over fry bread,
fruit salad, salad

guacamole and chips

warm corn salad

pork belly and beef brisket tacos

chicken burritos

waffles and chocolate and chocolate and ice cream and
chocolate and bananas and chocolate

triple chocolate fondue

Culinary Exchange - Day Ten

Today was a bit of a restful day for me, and not so much culinary related, but I did get a chance to do some exploring in the city (and catch up on some rest).

Culinary Exchange - Day Nine

Today was the day I did my little guest speaker stint at the Culinary Federation's monthly meeting. It went very well, I spoke about my exchange trip, next year's conference, my previous work experience, and the culinary competitions I did. The meeting took place at a culinary lounge downtown, where we had exclusive use of the facilities. The chef and sous chef did a few demos for us, then gave us a four course meal with wine.

Crustini Amuse Bouche

Short ribs, apple slaw, kimchi

Mushroom Duxelle Tart

Chocolate Brownie Whoopie pie with vanilla ice cream and
watermelon lime popsicle 

Culinary Exchange - Day Eight

Today was the goodbye day after an amazing full week of amazing food, great restaurants, countless wine tastings, meeting reputable chefs, exciting outings, exploring the area, getting tours of kitchens and specialty food facilities, petting animals at farms, making new friends, working a huge event, being a VIP, baking workshops, touring a cooking school, and much more. My trip and adventures are not over yet though. I am staying in the general area for a few more days for a few more culinary experiences!!