Year 7
During HT2 students have been developing their basic understanding of food hygiene and understanding safety within the kitchen. Students can explain in detail the importance of washing up and working in a safe hygienic environment. During the half term students have learnt how to use the oven, the grill the hob and blenders.
Harri independently made bruschetta demonstrating his knife skills.
AJ Independently decorated cupcakes showing accuracy and precious to show good presentation skills.
Year 8
During HT2 students have developed their knowledge of food hygiene further. Students have been improving their knowledge of The Eatwell Guide and are able to explain the importance of protein, carbohydrates and fats within the diet and their role. During the half term students have cooked parkin, bruschetta, cheesecake, savoury pizza, pizza cupcakes and pasta bake.
Ellie worked independently to make a high quality cheesecake, she was able to understand the process of coagulation and using lemon as a setting agent to denature the protein strands.