Potatoes!, Friday, Second Period

[carbsliftthespirit]

"Okay, so today I'm gonna need everyone to trust me, and the process." That was an ominous start, Raiden. "Today we're gonna make potato candy. I know what you're thinking. 'Potatoes can't be candy, Raiden.' Anything can be candy if you try hard enough and believe in yourself, and use enough sugar, which speaking of, you may also be thinking, 'Raiden, that's way too much sugar.' Trust the process, and I never said it was health food, although, y'know, potatoes and peanuts are both very good for you, I'm just sayin'. Anyway, let's get started by watching this instructional video and then peeling, dicing, and boiling one russet potato..."

Cupcake Wars (Yes, Again), Friday 4/, 3rd period

[stykera]

“The end of another week,” Stark said when everyone who was there had arrived. “I hope everyone has been well since the last time I saw you.”

Even you, Stewart.

“This week I thought we'd try salty cupcakes. Something a little different but still delicious, hopefully.”

He wasn't making any guarantees about cupcakes not of his own making.

“One way to make things salty is to utilize salted caramel in the cupcakes or frosting. Another good use for salt is to add sea salt to dark chocolate. You could also try something with pretzels?”

Stark shrugged.

“Peanut butter can be a good option as well. Or you could try combining all these things…”

Another shrug.

“So, let's begin. I'm here if you need help and I've got plenty of salty things to choose from.”