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sharp_as_knives ([personal profile] sharp_as_knives) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2014-12-12 12:25 am
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Beginning Gourmet Cooking Techniques | Friday, 3rd period

"Good afternoon." Hannibal nodded at the students. There were candles burning cheerfully around the Danger Shop, on counters and in corners and stuck with their own drippings to the ventilation hoods. Hannibal had given up trying to remove them. Still, at least your teacher wasn't possessed this week, right?

"I missed a few of you last week," he started, "and while I understand the reasons, you unfortunately missed an important lesson. Any of you that would prefer are welcome to schedule a time with me to make it up. If you do so, I will also have you complete a small exercise to demonstrate your understanding of it, and add those points to your final grade.

"Until then, this is your exam." He gestured at the shop's setup, which included both computer stations and functional kitchens. "You will find at each station a wide variety of meats, produce, spices, and other materials. I want you each to cook a meal. It should have at least three dishes and include at least one drink.

"The more you use of what you've learned this semester, the higher your score. You will get points for presentation, difficulty, number of dishes, how well the parts of the meal fit together, creativity, and proper cooking technique." Almost like a real class! Or a cooking contest.

"You may use whatever resources you like, including each other, the Internet, and me. But do keep in mind your time is limited."

He smiled "Any questions?"

Re: Present your final

[identity profile] never-dull.livejournal.com 2014-12-12 11:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Hannibal nodded at her meal. "Simple, but flavorful for the most part." He eyed the plain rice and lack of ornamentation. "Perhaps a bit ascetic in places. Although not in the drink." The horchata was definitely a welcome stretch.

"Well done overall, mademoiselle. My one suggestion given your current menu would be to place the rice under the meat - it will soak up a bit of the juices and gain some of its flavor. Alternately, you could use a recipe that makes it stickier, and mold it into shapes."

If you really had to do something so plain.