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Our students' absolute favorites
There's nothing like a delicious meal shared with a tight-knit community, and Midland is absolutely full of them. Whether you're missing our delicious farm-to-table meals in Stillman Hall or just looking for something new to try, we hope you'll enjoy some of our campus favorites through this series.
Our beloved Head Chef
Summer 2021
A day at Midland has its own special rhythm. For me, a faint drum beats early. It is dark as I head off to Midland to prepare breakfast. I love this quiet time when I am the only person stirring in the pre-dawn. I feel butterflies inside as I turn on to Figueroa Mountain Road. Ten years making this trip and the butterflies are still my companions. What will the day bring? Who will need an extra serving of TLC today?
I know where to glance to catch sight of rabbits nibbling on the roadside, when to slow down for the wild turkeys where the road curves. Suddenly, here I am, crossing the bridge into school. I slip into the kitchen on autopilot turning on lights, coffeemaker and ovens, heating water for rice and oatmeal. Preparing breakfast before the dining room fills takes all my focus.
Soon I am joined by the Graveyard crew and morning Faculty of the Day (FOD). The students are scarcely awake, zombie-like as they set out cereal, bagels and yoghurt; the FOD establishes a table base for morning check-in.
Pleasure infuses me as students appear. I know “my kids” will begin their day with a healthy breakfast. My radar pings when a student sits quietly with only a cup of tea. I’ll be watching for this student at lunch to see if they need some extra care.
“Do what you love most and your job will not seem like work,” we tell our children. My job is my good fortune. My gratitude is reflected back to me as I observe people’s pleasure eating the meals I cook. My favorite farm-to-table recipes that I share here have only one ingredient for which there is no substitute. Add a pinch of love to each one.
Salud,
Gloria Murillo
Kitchen Manager
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We learned about the three main types of perfume. These are called accords. The first type is chypre. Feminine perfumes tend to be based on this accord. The second type is called fougère - masculine fragrances tend to be based on fougeres. The last one is called amber oriental, this can be feminine or masculine and is more of a warmer fragrance.
I came into grade 9 knowing I was a pretty independent person. I could have responsibilities and be able to handle it. I‘ve been able to grow into that and grow more that part of myself. I learned how to balance work responsibilities with academic responsibilities and being a role model and leader for other students.
The JDDA reminds the Midland community of the fundamental life lessons we learned at Midland and that hard work, risk taking, and playing an active role in the community result in positive contributions to ourselves and to the communities in which we live.
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