Food Technology Update

Happy Birthday EMC!

In the food tech area, our Café students have been busy. On the 20th of May our Café students led a sumptuous luncheon dedicated to celebrating the colleges 40 years, by hosting and preparing a 40-year Alumni Luncheon and get together, with over 50 people in attendance. The Café was abuzz. During the gathering, people were served tea and coffee, finger sandwiches, soup, sausage rolls, quiches, a variety of cake and slices, and fresh fruit, all made fresh by our Café students. 

During the gathering, our alumni community re-connected with old friends, shared experiences and stories, lots of laughs, and plenty of history. Many friendships were renewed, there was plenty of networking with other professionals, and re-acquainting of former teachers and staff. 

It was so delightful to have alumni from the beginning through to the present day joining in the celebrations. 

We look forward to the next big event with more wonderful people who share a mutual connection to our fabulous school.

Here at EMC we are highlighting some of our super amazing staff that frequent our student run Café, and asking them a few questions, mostly food related 😊

Here we have our Principal Mr King answering:

What is your favourite inspirational quote?

“Every child deserves a champion: An adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly be.” - Rita Pierson, Educator.

What's your favourite hobby or sport?

MTB riding

What is your favourite meal to cook?

Red chicken curry

What is your favourite food to eat?  

Spag Bol

What is your most liked EMC Café meal to purchase?

Sausage Roll

Do you speak any other languages or have any hidden talents? 

Pulling things apart and not being able to put them back together.

How do you stay motivated?

Maintaining balance in a hectic world, through regular exercise, running / riding / walking, being in the outdoors, eating well and sleeping regularly, spending time with my family, documenting my dreams and goals – “there is always another mountain to climb” and talking to others about their goals and hopes. Being focused on improving through very small steps / actions, everything is manageable and supported.

Thank you to Mr King.

Don't forget to keep cooking....

Here is our easy

Sweet Potato, Coconut and Coriander Soup:

Ingredients

1 kg Sweet Potato

¼ tin coconut milk

Vegetable Stock

Salt and Pepper

Onion

Coriander (2 sticks) 

Method

1. Dice onion really small and cook in small amount of oil - do not let it brown.
2. Peel the sweet potato and cube into small pieces.
3. Add to the onion, enough stock to cover the sweet potato and bring to the boil.
4. When potato is soft turn off the heat.
5. Add coconut milk, salt and pepper and coriander.
6. Whizz to a smooth liquid.
7. Add more boiling water if required to get the desired consistency.
8. Add a few leaves of coriander on top on to serve and season with salt and pepper.

                                               Enjoy 😊

Perfect Profiteroles!

Our Year 10 class has been developing skills in Pastry making and took on the challenge of Choux Pastry, making Chocolate eclairs and profiteroles.

Attached is a photo of Rydar Bolton and Ebony Allisey’s production. 

Excellent skills and attention to detail in the production of these delights!

Ms Chrysanne Hall