There Are Days Where I Can't Believe This Is Where I Work. On This Day Three Years Ago, I Started My

There are days where I can't believe this is where I work. On this day three years ago, I started my post-@MasterChefCDA culinary journey at @CalgaryCoop. Today I am working at @Charbar_YYC, possibly one of the finest restos in #YYC. And tomorrow I will be cooking at @goldmedalplates Calgary with #TeamWorkshop (@workshopyyc) under Captain @chefkennyk. How far I have come from just a market clerk. Here's to many more days of glory ahead. Because #DoWhatYouLove, and the world will surprise you in amazing ways. See you tomorrow at GMP guys! I'm super pumped. #ChefApprenticeLife #yycfood #yyc (at charbar)

Calm before the storm. Bit of a long day for me today. Even though I'm not scheduled to be on, I still did a lovely 10.5 hour day. 4.5 at @eatsofasia standing in (just for the month of November), and the other 6.5 helping @charbar_yyc plate a 250-person dinner at @telus_spark #YYC. Off site catering events is one thing I had gotten used to while I was working at @barcelonayyc with @chefgass. But I don't think I've ever done a 250 person event. But @chadrittenhouse got us through it...can't imagine the pressure he was under. It's just another #GreatDayofLearning. #ChefApprenticeLife #yyc (at Telus Spark)

The lineup of last night's entries @Goldmedalplates #YYC. Some stunning work was on display last night, to say the least. Kinda wish I could've tasted a few of them, though. #TeamWorkshop #ChefApprenticeLife #theartofplating #yycfood #yyceats #yycliving #captureyyc #yycnow #evliving #chefsroll #chefslife #chefstalk #fbcigers #foodshot #foodstarz #foodstagram #Gastronomy #instafood #truecooks #huffposttaste #chefsofinstagram #f52grams #Jarrytype (at Calgary TELUS Convention Centre)

Tonight's feature raw application on #GardeManger: Ahi tuna ceviche in an aji panca & yuzu "gazpacho", topped with crispy rice, seeds and sprouts. I did my best Chef Jess (@charbar_yyc), I hope I got it right. #ChefApprenticeLife #yycfood #theartofplating

How do you make a night when @torontofc wins its first #MLSCupPlayoffs game? Why, beef rendang of course. Babied a pot of this while watching #TFC make history. So delicious, and so, so sweet. (Also, rendant holds a special place in my heart, as it was the dish that got me onto @masterchefcda. Long story.) #ChefApprenticeLife #ChefApprenticeAtHome #ChefApprenticesDayOff #JohnnysDayOff #HomeCooking #yyc #yycfood #tfclive

@ChefKennyK's posse. A night to remember, and a night to continue growing from. Promise you next time chef, We'll get you to the top of that podium! (I hope...) (Pic once again courtesy of @dishnthekitchen) #TeamWorkshop #ChefApprenticeLife #yyc #yycfood #cooks #chefs