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fandomhigh2013-09-10 12:12 am
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Beginning Gourmet Cooking Techniques | Tuesday, 1st Period
This week, the class met at Portalocity, where Hannibal handed out a list of fruits and vegetables. "The first lesson to buying good produce is whenever possible to buy things which are local, organic, and in season. It's healthier and tastes much better. That said, there are some foods it's more important for than others. Also please note that if and when you move elsewhere, you'll need to compile your own list, as growing seasons change."
He held up one of the lists, drawing a line down it with one finger. "This will tell you what we can expect to find here in September. I've also listed some simple reminders about choosing each, and will go into more detail once we arrive. Instead of cooking today, you will each be choosing your own produce to purchase and bring back." Which did not involve heat, and hopefully some of the more hopeless students — Isabelle — would manage without too much difficulty.
He frowned faintly at them all. "I expect you to stay close and pay attention while I'm speaking. If you have questions, please see me, Sparkle, or Zhari."
He waved them toward the portal and hung back with Anna. "If you're unable to come, I'll use the video so you can do your best to choose; it goes directly to the classroom." He smiled gently. "I won't hold against you what you have no control over."
He held up one of the lists, drawing a line down it with one finger. "This will tell you what we can expect to find here in September. I've also listed some simple reminders about choosing each, and will go into more detail once we arrive. Instead of cooking today, you will each be choosing your own produce to purchase and bring back." Which did not involve heat, and hopefully some of the more hopeless students — Isabelle — would manage without too much difficulty.
He frowned faintly at them all. "I expect you to stay close and pay attention while I'm speaking. If you have questions, please see me, Sparkle, or Zhari."
He waved them toward the portal and hung back with Anna. "If you're unable to come, I'll use the video so you can do your best to choose; it goes directly to the classroom." He smiled gently. "I won't hold against you what you have no control over."
Re: Listen to the lecture (or not) and choose your fruits and veggies!
The fact people kept eying her wings and snorting about "Renn faire girls" didn't help, either.
She squared her shoulders and filled her basket with vegetables nonetheless, using the signs to pick out the things she wasn't familiar with. For her free choice, she went with kale. It was selling a lot, so it was probably okay, right?
Re: Listen to the lecture (or not) and choose your fruits and veggies!
Re: Listen to the lecture (or not) and choose your fruits and veggies!
Re: Listen to the lecture (or not) and choose your fruits and veggies!
He nodded at the kale. "High in a number of vitamins and beneficial chemicals. I find it to be best steamed or lightly sautéed, but it can also be boiled or baked; lately some people have taken to eating it as chips."
Or it could be microwaved. Hannibal was never going to admit that, though.