Cupcake Wars – Star Bakers, Brita, Chris and Yu
Cupcake Wars is back and the theme is celebration, in preparation for the IS 50th anniversary block party. There were some spectacular;art looking cupcakes and it was hard to decide on the best, but Brita (11F) won star backer for her excellent fondant work, Chris (11D) for creative design in a glass with pick a mix at the bottom and Yu (11R) for the amazing flavour.
Complete Deelite Advanced Piping Skills class – Star Baker Chris and Natalie
This week the Sweet Indulgence class visited Complete Deelite to do the Advanced Piping skills workshop. This involved being shown how to make professional standard cakes and do a crumb coasting, before being shown lots of different piping techniques, before being let loose with their own cakes and an array of colours of butter cream and piping tips. The student then had 1 hour to create their on decorated cake masterpiece .
As you can see the student were in the zone and the results were fantastic
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Well done to Chris and Chris and Natalie who were awarded the star bakers by the the two instructors, for the best designed cakes with the highest level of skill
Puff pastry challenge – Star bakers, Krishna and Chris
Well done to Chris (11D) and Krishna (11R), who were awarded Star baker in Sweet Indulgence this week for their amazing Mielle Feuille, that they produced in the Puff Pastry Challenge. Chris product could grace any bakery and Krishna presentation dessert was stunning.
Creative Dessert – Chefs of the week, Viva, Natalie and Chloe
Well done to Viva, Natalie and Chloe, who were voted chef of the week, in the Lords Kitchen Dessert Challenge, for their amazing plating skill. This was firstly a collaboration task, as students brought in one sweet ingredient each and then were put in random groups. The groups were given 2 hours to prepare the different components using their ingredients alongside the store cupboard basics, to make their restaurant standard dessert. Once the groups had made the diffident components it was then an individual plating task. The standard was immense and i’m sure you will agree that the winning desserts could be served at any fine dining restaurant
Enriched Dough Week
This week in Sweet Indulgence the students learnt more about the science of bread making, whilst making some superb breads, doughnuts, and Churros . The Star Bakers award went to Oscar (11E) and Jennifer (11F), who both made creative and perfectly formed ring doughnuts
Seafood Week in Lord’s Kitchen
This week the students in L0rd’s Kitchen learnt all about seafood classifications and preparation techniques. they were then tasked with making mackrel and potato starter with test their presentation and garnishing skills. They then showed their seafood preparation skills and mass production to make large batches of Paellla, to sell to staff. Well done Jamie and Ofir, who were awarded chef of the week for their team working and efficiency
Star Baker in Biscuit Week – Mallika and Natasha
Well done Mallika (11F) and Natasha (10E) who were awarded Star baker in biscuit week, as they successfully managed to make a uniform batch of shop ready biscuits. Natasha made melt in your mouth coconut biscuits with pineapple filling and Mallika made amazing jJammy Dodgers.
Pasta Week – Chefs of the Week ( Jorja, Christie, Jasmine and Jennifer
This week the students in Lord’s Kitchen were tasked with making homemade pasta and sauces, building on the knowledge of teh Mother Sauces. This proved morec tricky and tiring than most students first thought, but they showed perseverance and all managed to produce a high quality dish. However the 4 studenst that really excelled were Jorja (10W), Christie (11E), Jasmine (11E) and Jennifer (11F)
Chefs the week – Eggs Benedict Challenge
Well done to Natalie and Alyssa in 11F and Chloe and Chloe and Anna in 11N, who were awarded Chef of the Week in t Lord’s Kitchen this week, for winning the Eggs Benedict challenge, after making perfect hollandaise sauce and poached eggs.
Star Baker in Cake week – Natalie Leung (11W)
Well done to Natalie in 11W who was this week’s Star Baker in Sweet Indulgence lesson on Sponge cakes. She decided to link in last weeks chocolate lesson in making the most amazing cake, that could be sold at any luxury bakery. It was almost too good to eat.
