
I, of course was in complete rapture and could barely contain myself from jumping up and down- literally. The muffins were heavenly- warm and buttery, with a wonderful sweet tart flavor from the raspberries. They were a delicious way to kick off the day. After we had snacked for a bit, and had some of the lovely mimosa's the chefs led us to a prep table where four spots had been laid out with cutting boards and knives ready for us to begin work! Our menu for the day began with a potato and leek soup. Now, I recall, vividly, having a bad experience with this type of soup when I was little, and therefor banning it from being served in my household. I laughed when I read that it would be our first course as my mother would be glad to know that I will once again eat it.
They began the soup by having us chop onions, leeks and potatoes, helping us with our knife skills as we went. They showed us how to properly hold a knife-which I have been doing wrong for years, as well as how to hold the item being chopped. While I absolutely haven't mastered it yet- I feel good knowing the proper grips- I'll definitely be practicing! After we had sufficiently chopped our veggies- Chef Jeffrey added them to a huge pot with


While the soup simmered, we got to work on the rest of the menu for the day- more to come on that later- but then later, just as

After that was complete we were led out to the dining room to be served. This soup, our first course in an incredible meal, was absolutely beautiful. After our exit from the kitchen Chefs Jeff and Chris had poured each serving in a beautiful bowl, and decorated the top with a few precious drops of white truffle oil, scallion and red pepper flakes. The final presentation was gorgeous with the creamy brown soup, bright green scallion and red from the pepper. The taste was incredible. Light onion flavor from the leeks and the onions, richness from the stock and all of the flavors that went with it, and the gorgeous cream from the potatoes and additional cream. I could have had a second and third bowl of just this soup, but more courses were due to arrive...
Throughout this week I'll continue the journey through the kitchen at On The Marsh which included more playing with knives, AND fire!
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