Everyday Delights

After the first few days at Selgars Mill, I have noticed a new little pleasure that has snuck into my days. Whenever I finish cooking and begin to serve, thoughts pop into my mind about, perhaps, adding a garnish here or layering the mushrooms there. As much as I have enjoyed cooking for many years now, beautiful plating has never felt as natural and pleasurable as it does now. In fact, I am relishing being able to cook for myself after weeks of communal cooking. At the same time, however, working alongside some pretty amazing chefs has altered my relationship with cooking in a way that is reflected in my newfound instinct to plate with care.

I have started to catalogue my imperfectly pretty plates, and I think back fondly to chefs Elena and Giuseppe, and a few other talented cooks I met at Feÿ.

- Andrea