After reading through my first post i noticed a lot of typos - please forgive!! I did a lot of information at once - next week should be better! :)

Also wanted to mention a few books, restaurants and cooking stores that my instructors have mentioned if anyone is interested:

Surfas - restaurant supply store -great place to pick up knives or any other random tool you might want for your kitchen.

3975 Landmark Street # 100

Culver City, CA 90232-231

Bay City Italian Deli - breads baked daily, good choice of meats, oils and other fun stuff!

(310) 395-8279

1517 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401

BOOKS:

Escoffier's Cookbook

Food Lovers Companion