SUNY DELHI CULINARY ARTS

GREETINGS FROM SUNNY CALIFORNIA!

While our hotel is located within walking distance of DISNEYLAND we have yet to see Mickey, Minnie or the gang.  We have seen lots of families especially young children.  Almost all the little girls are dressed up in "Snow White" costumes while the young boys tend to be satisfied wearing "Goofy" hats. 

The team slept in this morning while the coaches -  Chef Sommo, James Margiotta, team manager Chef Recinella, Brian Hutzley and myself discussed the plan for the day.  We made a few early morning trips and returned to the hotel to pick-up the team.  Team coaches and manager departed for parts North of the City while Brian, myself and the team went shopping for prep items at a local Sprouts Famers Market (Very similar to a Whole Foods Market).

Interesting California fact:  when asking for directions you are immediately told in miles how far away you are, we quickly learned that while the miles may be accurate the trip in California traffic could last more than an hour one way.  After the first trip we learned to ask for time as well as miles when asking for directions at the concierge desk.   Additional keys to California:  (1) Stay away from the interstate highways and travel the side streets whenever possible.  (2) Multiple lane changes are a required survival skill. and (3) I am told transplants from other parts of the U.S. upon arrival in California sign-up for a specialized class in "How to drive in California."

Dinner tonight at a local restaurant and then an early day tomorrow with a full schedule for the team. 

Thank you for your support and best wishes!
Dr. Petrillose