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sharp_as_knives ([personal profile] sharp_as_knives) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2014-02-07 12:51 am
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Flavors, Food Choices, and Menu Planning - Friday, 4th period

"Since we covered sweet foods last week, this week we will cover sour," Hannibal told the class. "The two often work very nicely together. Sourness is determined by a food's acidity.

"In general, children appreciate more sourness than adults. And you must be careful, because the acidity of very sour foods can affect other foods in various ways - for instance, by curdling dairy."

He indicated the foods in front of them today.

"Fruits are often acidic, and therefore sour, so you'll note we have a number of them in today's dishes. "Hot and sour soup; in addition to sourness, it has umami. Grilled pineapple and banana sauce with honey and lime, with vanilla ice cream. Sour and sweet together. Rhubarb pork and noodles; a mixture of many flavors, but you should notice the sour blends with them nicely. And pickled cucumbers, where the other flavors take a back seat to the sourness. Also we have lemonade."

He smiled at the students. "Ask your questions, and then I hope you will make your own sour foods."
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Re: Talk to the TA!

[personal profile] myownface 2014-02-07 11:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Sparkle was calling his foray into the world of rhubarb a rousing success. At least, so far as he was concerned. He was no master chef or anything, but his dish was palatable, so, win?