In the Year 10 Food Fabulous Food class last week students were learning about the importance of garnishing. Students were able to recognise that garnishes can add colour, flavour, texture and a focal point to a dish; turning ordinary food into fabulous food.
We put this into practice by making pumpkin soup. Students were then set a challenge to garnish the soup to make a show-stopping statement. It was terrific to see students embrace the challenge and come up with so many unique ideas to make their soup look attractive. Some students baked pumpkin seeds, others made pumpkin ‘chips’, some fried bacon strips and crunchy croutons, others caramelised onion and some piped creme fraiche. Fresh herbs and flowers were also selected from our garden and used to add interest.
Students were reminded that garnishes must be edible and often give a clue of the flavours to come. Congratulations students on putting your new knowledge into practice, you should be very proud of your work.
