This year we went to Donnybrook Fair's Cookery School for a week. Well, really it was 3 days of cooking, with a run through on the Thursday and a dinner to be prepared on the Friday. The dinner would cost seven euro, and would support our India fund for the upcoming school trip.
Day 1, we were introduced to our mentor and started straight away on making a chicken curry. We split into groups of 6 with one Head Chef and each group worked together to create their curry. The entire class followed the one recipe and it all turned out pretty well, with no major disasters. The curry was delicious and everyone finished their plateful.
Day 2, we made a lentil-based dip called dahl and naan breads. This too went with no major fusses, and we all learnt skills like emulsifying and kneading dough. The bakers in some of us emerged and few left the school with no flour on them.. There may have been a few flour fights, both inter-group and year-wide.
Day 3, we made pavolvas and lassies, a creamy and sweet drink. We had great time whipping up cream, beating eggs (and each other) and blending ice, fruit and yoghurt. The pavolvas came out of the oven, white and crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. Cream was to top and fruit strewn on top to sweeten.
Day 4, each group took a dish (with one group taking the naan breads) and made it as a preparation for the sponsored lunch we would host on the final day. We were organised and really got to grips with the recipe, learning new skills on the way and sneaking some white chocolate buttons into our tummies (though thankfully not the curry.)
Day 5 has yet to begin, but I'm sure it'll be a roaring success!
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