Alice's Tea Cup

Not surprisingly, on my internship days, I am working my butt off...but loving it. So far I have not done under a 12 hour day, and yesterday was there from 9:30 am to about 11 pm. The thing is, time just flies by...if you keep me busy, I don't notice the time at all, don't feel tired at all...I love it. Some jobs are very standard like hulling and quartering strawberries or pitting cherries, some are more complex like making sauces and components for plated desserts. Yesterday I made a giant batch of chocolate chip cookie dough and then scooped tiny, tiny amounts of it. It goes to show that its not all glitzy, lots of little steps comprise the final picture. Needless to say, I really don't have time to take pictures. I did get one of a dessert one of the pastry chefs made me that used a blackberry fluid gel I made earlier that day and a coconut petit beurre that I partially made the day before.

Rhubarb panna cotta, coconut petit beurre, blackberry gel

On my days off however, I've been exploring the city, and am lucky enough to have a friend from school in town as well. Today we met up at the Upper East Side Alice's Tea Cup for brunch. This place is great. It has a funky, Alice in Wonderland themed decor, 140 or so teas, and the menu sounded great, as was the meal. We already have plans to go back and try their lunch menu.

Teacups ready and waiting at the tables

My friend's swirled oatmeal with berry coulis and fresh berries

Raisin-fennel semolina bread...sounds weird tastes awesome

My vegetarian egg white omelet exploding with veggies with a side of sauteed asparagus and pears

They also make cakes.




I also stopped at a small Farmer's Market this morning and saw some neat produce.

Yellow carrots

Zucchini blossom

Romanesco cauliflower (labeled as broccoli, tsk tsk)

And I have to admit, during my explorations, I stop and go in just about every market and bakery I pass...this was my find today...tiny heirloom tomatoes! Yay!


I'm so enjoying my time here. I love the city and my internship. My only sad thought is that it will be over too soon and I might not be able to run in Central Park like I imagined I would do before then....stupid injury still is bugging me, but it doesn't hurt walking (so I walk all over) or working (which is really important) so I'm sure when I extern here (like I hope to do) I will get my chance...anyway, time to pack for tomorrow and get some shuteye! Night all!