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Hannibal nodded at the students as they filed in, pleased to see new faces as well as old. "Hello and good morning. For those of you who haven't met me, I'm Dr. Hannibal Lecter. We will normally be meeting in the Danger Shop, where we've access to whatever tools we'll need, but today is only for introductions and an overview.

"We will be covering baking this semester, which is the process of cooking things using dry heat. I will do my best to take things as methodically as possible, so that even if you've never baked before, you will be able to do so. If you ever have a problem understanding things, please let me know."

He passed out the syllabus. "This is also available online, if you prefer. Should you need to contact me, my phone number and e-mail address are both there. Also, I live just across from the school. You are welcome to call, write, or drop by for help, although if you do the latter without the former, be aware I may not always be home." He grimaced in long-suffering. "Also, watch out for the flamingos."

When everybody had a syllabus, he leaned back on the desk and continued. "Should you need anything and be unable to reach me, Sparkle is my teaching assistant for the semester." He nodded to Sparkle.

"So, since the first day is for introductions, and it's early enough in the week you hopefully haven't gotten tired of them yet, let's go around the room; please let me know your name and class, what experience you may already have in baking, and if there's anything you particularly are looking forward to learning."

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"I'm Kathy Li and I'm a junior," Kathy said, tucking a lock of hair behind her ears. "Umm, I've mostly made cakes from boxes and stuff. And bread in my mom's bread machine. But I have a lot of experience eating baked goods? We live right down the street from a fabulous Korean bakery."

...That had sounded less stupid in her head.

"I'd like to learn how to make baked goods from around the world. Not just the usual cookies and pies that you can buy in any 7-11 in the country."

Hannibal smiled. "As the students who've been in my classes before can tell you, there is little usual or boring about the foods I enjoy. I'm happy to focus on a range of cuisines," he assured her.

"And you may be surprised how useful experience eating can be. If you know what the flavor or texture of something is supposed to be, it can help a great deal."

"Well, if anyone isn't sure whether the filling in that Korean pastry is supposed to look like that, I'm their girl," Kathy said. "And I'm willing to stand as assurance that, yes, red bean paste really is delicious."

"I rather enjoy it myself," Hannibal answered. "And should we try for any Korean pastries, we will definitely be using you as a resource."

Baking: Sweet and Savory | Monday, 3rd period

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