I feel a little guilty because I haven't actually blogged at all this mod. It's not that I didn't have the time, because I just started as a work study in the education department, where I do very little except answer the phone and do my homework on the computer. Surprisingly, I love my new job; granted it gets a little boring, but its really easy, and I get to do my homework or work on whatever cake sketches I need. I also get to wear normal clothes!
But it is the end of the mod, and I feel like I should give some kind of summary of my newfound knowedge about wine and alcoholic beverages. My teacher, who was a former sommelier, was very passionate about wine and different types of alcohol, and I loved having him as an instructor. We learned a lot about wine and food pairings, and the origin and specific flavors of wines. My three favorite types of wine would probably be shiraz, moscato, and reisling. Shiraz (or syrah) is a red grape that has a peppery flavor, which makes me want to have steak. I love steak. Moscato is made from the muscat grape, which has many different names that depend on the producer of the wine. It's a white wine, served with dessert. Reisling is a popular sweeter white wine, produced most commonly in Germany and Alsace, France. It can be served with a light dessert or a light bodied entree or appetizer. We also learned about different spirits like vodka, which is the number one selling spirit in the US, brandy/cognac, and liqueurs/cordials. So, while I'm by no means an expert, I have an expert's notes.
I'm super excited for my next two mods, because they are just kitchens: first breakfast pastries, and then specialty cakes and pies. I also have had some cake orders this mod, so it's nice to make a little extra money on the side. I also made Dean's List and Perfect attendance again. Now I leave you for the weekend, with the promise that I'll be back into my normal blogging habits come Monday.
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