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The Danger Shop this week looked much like it had two weeks ago, with enough computers for each student and a comfortable chair up front for Hannibal. He nodded pleasantly at the students as they filed in, then began.

“So, when you plan any meal, there are a number of things it’s very important to keep in mind. Miss Blythe,” he nodded at Rilla, “asked at the beginning of the class that we cover a bit about preparing food in a professional capacity, such as caterers manage. With that in mind, these last weeks will focus on your final.” He smiled. “The first lesson is that you should always give yourself plenty of time to plan. Allow yourself time to cook, time to gather the ingredients, time to decide upon the menu. Then extra time, particularly until you’re more experienced.”

He went to the front of the class and began pulling up information on his tablet as he hooked it into a projected image so they could all see. “Mr. Wayne will be holding a charity banquet finals week, and we will be catering it.” An invitation to the event appeared in the projection. “Today we will discuss which foods are suited to large-scale events, the considerations — such as serving time and temperatures — and we will decide upon a menu. Questions before we begin?”

You were actually getting the proper class this week, students! Weren’t you excited?

[OOC: Yep, Hannibal's AU in a way not immediately apparent. For all intents and purposes, you're mostly back to normal!Hannibal. ...inasmuch as he's ever normal.]

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Getting ready for a final! You’ve been taking this class all semester, haven’t you? You should be completely prepared!

Sparkle

Sholeh

Rilla Blythe

Billy Kaplan

Emma Swan

If the question is “Is it too late to drop out?” The answer is “Yes.”

Okay, yes, the idea of catering a huge event like this was scary, but Sholeh was just glad to have Dr. Lecter back.

Hmm, both he and Sparkle were back to normal. Maybe whatever was wrong with the island was starting to clear up?

“When deciding upon food for a group such as this,” Hannibal pointed out, “you want nothing too exotic, but nothing too plain. Well-spiced, but not spicy. Avoid any nuts, fruits, or shellfish that are not obvious — if there are some in the sauce, put some on the plate. Those are fairly common allergies, and anyone you kill from anaphylaxis is unlikely to donate more money,” he pointed out.

“You want hot foods that won’t cool too fast and cold foods that won’t heat; there will inevitably be delay between cooking and serving for some of the people, and you don’t want to give them food that’s the wrong temperature.

“Overall, you want to leave them with the impression that their money would be well-spent upon your charity and that they are in an elite club, without making it seem as if you’re so rich you don’t need the help. So. What dishes would you suggest?”

Sholeh raised her hand. "How about sugared or candied flower petals? They don't need to be a specific temperature and it's not something you see everyday, either. A curiosity, but not something that might drive people off."

She thought for a second and added, "Plus, they could tie into some of the decorations. And I know rose milkshakes are a thing, too. I mean, you wouldn't want rose everything, but a few key items might work."

"Very good." Hannibal nodded. "Candied petals make a good garnish to sweet things, and you can put plain edible petals into salads or on the plates of savory dishes. "In addition to rose, lavender is also a good flavoring.

"In fact," he said with a smile, "Flowers are versatile enough that you might be able to theme an entire meal around them, and it would be especially topical in the spring. Should the weather warm by finals week," he added dryly.

This Sholeh might not be quite Zhari, but she was smart; Hannibal approved.

Of course he made food; why wouldn't he?

Stoverij (http://www.finedininglovers.com/recipes/main-course/beef-stew-recipe-stoverij/) (with actual beef), and thick-cut (non-greasy) fries with it.

Cauliflower, Bacon and Mustard Gratin (http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/654926)

Banana and Mango Spring Rolls with Caramel-Rum Sauce (http://www.partiesthatcook.com/banana-and-mango-spring-rolls-with-caramel-rum-sauce/)

If Sparkle was smirking a little as he sampled the stoverij, that was entirely because it was kind of like fries and gravy, which was sort of necessary for him to enjoy, as a Canadian. Like a rule.

Yeah. That was why.

Edited 2014-03-21 05:26 (UTC)

If Hannibal was smirking back it was entirely coincidental and not at all because he was an evil little shit with a thing for in-jokes.

Yeah, we'll go with that.

He’s here! And he’s…Hannibal? What strange madness is this?

~~He doesn't bite.~~

He bites.

Well, he won't be biting people here. But...

Yay food?

Flavors, Food Choices, and Menu Planning - Friday, 4th period

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