First meal at 105 degrees

Monday, September 7, 2009 at 02:51 PM

Hey everyone,

Well what can I say I just went to 105 Degrees to have some lunch and check out the school. First the place is beautiful!!! It is clean, fresh, and very modern with open windows and bamboo tables…very welcoming! I got to meet the  leaders of the academy (Matthew, Ladan,  Dara, Whitney). I did not meet the Chef, Geoffrey, but I will soon.

The whole staff at 105 degrees that I did get to meet were so nice and helpful, which just makes me so happy and a bit less nervous.

This morning I went out for an hour run with Gina. Our hotel has some trails so we took to the road this morning. It actually was not that bad to run through there was a lake to run around! I would probably do a run there again while I am here.

Next on my agenda I was going to go finally see 105 degrees! But before I headed out for lunch I got my bag full of my uniform.

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haha, i felt silly taking this pic

haha, i felt silly taking this pic

Okay, now back to 105 degrees… I must say they did a fabulous job!

the entrance to the classroom

the entrance to the classroom

The Gift Shop so you can take some yummy things home with you

The Gift Shop so you can take some yummy things home with you

Here some pictures of the restaurant

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The bar

The bar

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bar again

Matthew Kenney!!! Need I say more

Matthew Kenney!!! Need I say more

The kitchen busy at work

The kitchen busy at work

The kitchen is beautifully designed and well organized…well the whole place is that way.

Okay time to talk food and drinks. I had lunch with one of classmates, his girlfriend, and Whitney who work at 105 degrees. Great group of people…we all ordered different things and shared!!

My drinks: Pink ginger lavender lemonade (created by Whitney) and cucumber tarragon cooler

My drinks: Pink ginger lavender lemonade (created by Whitney) and cucumber tarragon cooler

Both were delicious!

My first couse: argula salad with crostini and green figs

My first course: arugula salad, green figs, walnut toast, aged macadamia cheese

So good…the flavors match perfectly!

The rest of the tables first course...everything was great.

The rest of the tables first course...everything was great.

This was my first time having a sea vegetable salad, it was so good with the persimmons and citrus miso dressing. It was amazing…the flavor was well balanced!

I ordered the blue corn tostado with an orange pepper sauce

I ordered the blue corn tostada with an orange pepper sauce

Taste was right on. It was light and refreshing! A very nice portion size as well, a little too much for me though.

Here is what the rest of the table ordered….want some??

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Yes that is right...Raw pizza

Yes that is right...Raw pizza

This was my first time having raw lasagna...oh boy it was unbelievable. I think could be my fav

This was my first time having raw lasagna...oh boy it was unbelievable. I think could be my fav

My dessert...raw cacoa tart in macaroon crust : )

My dessert...malted chocolate tart in cacao macaroon crust : )

I was the only sweet person at the table…so I got most : ) And the other dessert ordered was the blood orange cheesecake in a sesame anise crust. It really tasted like a orange creamsicle…but so much better.

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As a chef/baker I truly enjoyed tasting so many great flavors. My taste buds are so happy, as well as my tummy.  If you have the opportunity to come to Oklahoma City, please come and enjoy the best meal you will ever have. 105 degrees alone is a great reason to come to OKC! Please come and check out the amazing food! The chefs do an amazing job as well.

Now the true highlight of my day was meeting Matthew. For both Lori and I, Matthew is our role model. He truly is an amazing chef and can make any dish look amazing from the presentation to the unbelievable flavor. He has many restaurants, so check out his site and go out and give them a try. I am sure you won’t be disappointed.

Now I am so excited for class tomorrow. I sure wish Lori was here to experience this with me, but I guess she will have to come another time (hehe and maybe I will come back too).

Hope everyone has a great labor day!

Till next time,

Michelle

The Raw Twins

L&M

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8 Comments on “First meal at 105 degrees”

  1. #1 erica
    on Sep 7th, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    Wow, I cannot wait to see what 105 degrees has in store for you.. you’re currently living my dream! The food looks absolutely amazing, and you look adorable in your chef outfit. :)

  2. #2 Pure2
    on Sep 7th, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    Hey Erica
    thank you so much. Yes I am really excited and grateful to have this experience. It has been a dream of mine too, I cannot believe it is here. I will keep you posted on how my experience goes. Have you thought about coming? My twin sister wants to come…maybe one day in the near future!!!

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  4. #4 Elizabeth
    on Sep 7th, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    wow that looks amazing! i’m so excited that you have this opportunity!
    i love his cookbooks and the food looks heavenly!
    have fun!

  5. #5 GirlonRaw
    on Sep 8th, 2009 at 4:32 am

    Hi there. I found your blog through Gina’s and glad that I did. You have taken some great photos and I am really looking forward to seeing both your journeys through the course. Uber jealous!!!! :)

  6. #6 Pure2
    on Sep 8th, 2009 at 6:37 am

    Thanks Elizabeth, I know I still feel amazed that I am here and actually doing this. I am so excited!!! This is truly a dream come true for me. Hopefully Lori and you will get to experience it one day!

  7. #7 Pure2
    on Sep 8th, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    Thank you for checking out our blog. My sister is jealous too : ) Look forward in sharing more of my journey!

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