Bed & Breakfast Anyone?

Like most events that happen in my life, it’s feast or famine with me. It’s all or nothing at all. With about six weeks to go until the next school semester, and the restaurant no longer open, I am bored to tears. I have been on every job website imaginable searching for any kitchen work – from busser to cook to hostess. First of all, I have to share that the personality assessment tests these chains give you are hilarious! And all for a minimum wage job... at Chili's.. Red Robin? Seriously?!

I responded to a few Ads on craigslist and finally reached out to Chef Richard Pannell. Chef is a culinary genius and pretty well known around Sacramento and So. California. I’ve seen and tasted his work (beautiful presentations!). Anyway – I contacted him and it turns out that he may have an opportunity for me to work with him on a project vamping up the kitchen for a bed & breakfast in Freeport (Sacramento), CA. Because he teaches culinary courses during the day, he is looking for someone to run the kitchen in his absence. The timing of this venture is perfect because I have the opportunity to collaborate with him on designing the breakfast menu! And I get to work with and learn from him! What a bonus! I am stoked!! Can’t think about anything but breakfast ideas!

The three breakfast meals that I would like to offer are the following:

Pecan crusted Catfish & Grits (plain or cheese)
Louisiana inspired catfish served with scrambled eggs with seasonings and chives, grits and a hot, buttered buttermilk biscuit

Fried Chicken and Waffles
Southern, deep fried chicken served with Belgian Waffles topped with fruit compote and maple syrup. Add eggs or home fries…(?)

Bagels & Lox
Onion or plain bagel, served open face with smoked salmon, red onion, cucumbers, tomatoes, capers and cream cheese. Served with home fries.

I’d like to hear from you. What are your thoughts?