Petite Fours 9-08

Constitution Day and Awards Ceremony

CONSTITUTION DAY IN THE CONSTITUTION STATE
Each year we take time to post and celebrate the Constitution of the United States. More than anything else it is the Constitution that has made the United States the worlds bright light of opportunity and success. None of the most cherished freedoms we enjoy would be possible without it.

Today was also a day for celebrating the achievments of our students. Those with exemplary attendance and with evidence of academic growth were identified and presented with a certificate of Achievement -The percentage of students eligible for awards has been growing at a steady rate.

A Second Class Looks at Brunch

Using the same ingredients as the previous class post; shows a variety in approach rather than ingredients.

Brunch: a late morning / early afternoon food presentation functioning as breakfast AND lunch; a very civilized way to ease into a lazy Sunday

Brunch Service 9-08

Granola and composed Chayote Salad

French Toast and Buffet Table

Strawberry Blintzes




Menu and Smoked Salmon Platter

First Batch of Cakes

Advanced Cakes Class First Productions:

Black Forest Cake {black velvet cake with brandy soaked cherries and chocolate buttercream}

Strawberries and Peaches and Cream {white cake with fresh sliced fruit and chantilly cream}

Carrot Cake with Marzipan Carrots

Hummingbird Cake {banana, coconut and pineapple spice cake with coconut rumpipneapple and allspice cream cheese frosting}

Round Fish Fabrication

Fresh, dressed Barramundi (Farm Raised)
Dressed: Whole with viscera removed
Viscera: internal organs
Store chilled on ice in self-draining container



Checking for freshness:
SMELL, should be pleasant, slight sea smell
EYES, clear and full, not sunken
GILLS, intact and bright red
TEXTURE, firm fleshed, springs back on touch
FINS and SCALES, moist, full, minimal drying
APPEARANCE, moist and glistening, no bruising, dark spots








Students intently evaluating final production:
Pan-Fried Barramundi and Salmon Croquettes