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Besides cookware and ingredients, students brought careful planning and teamwork with them as they set out to make a restaurant-worthy meal. Their kitchen space was two tables put together to form an L-shape, covered with white cloths and holding two single-burner gas stoves. On March 5, high school culinary students demonstrated the skills they learned in class for a panel of judges at the Maryland State Invitational High School Culinary Competition, referred to as ‘‘the state championship of cooking" by Marshall Weston, president and CEO of the Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation. The foundation has sponsored the event for four years. The competition included 22 teams from across the state. Gaithersburg, Quince Orchard, Sherwood, Springbrook and Watkins Mill high schools represented Montgomery County, with students from Sherwood in Sandy Spring cooking their way to third place.
Culinary Canvas
Local artists are working to restock shelves at the West Texas Food Bank. The food bank will host it's annual Culinary Canvas tomorrow evening. Various artist from around the Permian Basin will donate works of art for the auction block. The Shades will provide the entertainment and area restaraunts will be donating the food. The event kicks of tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the CAF Hanger. Individual tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling 580-6333. .
Sumter Primary absorbs art, cuisine in Atlanta
After weeks of scheduling preparation by Sumter County Primary School Principal Valerie Duff and her fine arts team, three school buses were boarded at 6:30 a.m. March 6. Sumter Primary absorbs art, cuisine in Atlanta From Staff Reports AMERICUS — After weeks of scheduling preparation by Sumter County Primary School Principal Valerie Duff and her fine arts team, three school buses were boarded at 6:30 a.m. March 6. This voyage by 100 second-graders and their chaperones was the first of two planned for the students. .
Creative Cocoa Spiced, soymilk hot chocolate puts a healthy twist on tradition
(Family Features) - Nothing says comfort on a chilly winter's day like a steaming mug of hot cocoa. For many of us, hot chocolate means a cup of hot water with a powdered packet of mix stirred in. But, in reality, making authentic hot chocolate doesn't require a big investment of time or effort-and its taste far exceeds that of the powdered variety.The hot chocolate recipe featured here incorporates the goodness of organic soymilk and silken tofu, which ups the health ante on this traditional cold-weather favorite. And, best of all, this healthful, yet decadent-tasting, treat comes together in just about 10 minutes. Simply simmer together soymilk and spices, let the mixture sit for 5 minutes for the flavors to infuse, and then strain and garnish with fresh whipped tofu cream, a drizzle of honey and a cinnamon stick."Spiced hot chocolate provides a sensuous experience.
Political action committee to promote school bond
Proponents of a $22 million school bond proposition to create a career and technology magnet school at the shuttered Lincoln Middle School campus have formed a political action committee to convince voters in May to support the move. The Friends of Prop 2 Career and Magnet PAC hope to get 30 to 40 people involved, said Mike Dunnahoo, the group's treasurer. A PAC, short for political action committee, is a private group formed to elect or defeat government officials, or to promote legislation. The proposed magnet high school for the Abilene Independent School District is one of four propositions in a $83.55 million bond package that residents will vote on May 10. Dunnahoo said he knows of no PAC opposing Proposition 2. The Friends of Prop 2 Career and Magnet PAC is focused on local business people, many of whom served on a magnet school task force, said Dunnahoo, who owns an auto dealership.
Culinary kids ready to start cookin'
Since he was 9 years old, Kevin Frader has always liked developing his culinary skills in the kitchen. "I liked to be in the kitchen and cook with my mom," remembers Frader, now 16, of Plymouth Township. "When I was 11, the first thing I made on my own was an apple pie. .
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