IRON CHEF fan. Runs with knives.

I have completed culinary school and take classes occasionally to learn new skills or hone old skills. I am getting work experience at a prominent local French restaurant where I've been moonlighting for more than three years.

 

Recently, I've been working as the "number 2" in a restaurant class taught at the Midwest Culinary Institute. This is the capstone class and we hold students to the very highest standards of professionalism. Before service, I work with students on their technique and speed. I run the pass during service. Starting Winter 2008, I am teaching BASIC COOKING.
 

I prefer to cook in the French style, but am able and willing to cook all over the map. Another cuisine I enjoy is Japanese. I will try anything and everything!

 

On my website, http://www.drewvogel.com, I kept a log of the dinners I've eaten for each and every night of 2006. I've got another posting series for 2007 -- a different recipe from my BigOven each week -- that I think you'll enjoy, so check it out!

 

My BigOven menus.