CULINARY ARTS @ PIMA JTED
WINTER BREAK IS HERE!
Happy Holidays From Pima JTED Culinary
A Time To Celebrate!
It has been a quick and food filled semester! Thank you to all of my students for all of your hard work, dedication and willingness to learn! I have never had 105 first year students before and it has been wonderful to get the chance to get to know and work with each and everyone of you! I appreciate your patience and the excitement you bring everyday! For my second and third year students, it brings me much happiness to continue to develop our skills together and to be able to spend so much of my week with you getting to know you even better!
Celebrate your achievements and come back rested and ready to continue on our journey to become a stronger team, more knowledgable people and more confident individuals!
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and the Happiest of New Years to you all. May you have a peaceful, safe and prosperous new year full of happiness, love and health. From my family to yours!
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ARIZONA STATE TAX CREDITS
We would love to have your tax credit dollars for Culinary here at the Bridges. You can donate up to $250 per individual or $400 per couple at a dollar for dollar credit on your Arizona taxes. Look for more information coming soon with forms and procedures in order to get our kitchen some extra supplies to teach your students with.
FCCLA STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE & COMPETITIONS
PLEASE TALK TO YOUR STUDENTS ABOUT COMPETITIONS
Registration for State Leadership Conference starts on January 5! I will need a team of 10-12 students to compete in culinary related events as well as projects. Please talk to your kids and encourage them to try out for the team!
FROM THE KITCHEN
My Favorite Holiday Breakfast
One of my favorite memories of the holidays growing up was my mother making cheese blintzes with macerated strawberries and whipped cream. To this day, I crave this breakfast treat! I encourage you to try it over the holidays and invite yourself to a little bit of my family and one of my favorite food memories!
Cheese Blintzes with Macerated Berries
Crepes
Ingredients
4 each eggs
1 ½ cups flour
1 cup cold water
1 cup milk
2 tbsp. melted butter
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
-Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Mix for 15-20 seconds, until all ingredients are smooth.
-Heat a crepe or sauté pan (6”-8”) that is lightly oiled on medium-low heat.
-Pour ¼ c. batter into the pan and swirl immediately so batter is distributed evenly.
-After 2-3 minutes, the sides will begin to curl. Move pan from side to side to loosen the crepe.
-Gently turn the crepe over and cook for another minute on the other side.
-Remove from heat. Cool on parchment paper.
CHEESE BLINTZ FILLING
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
½ cup cottage cheese
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
-whip cream cheese until no lumps remain, add cottage cheese and remaining ingredients. Use to fill crepes.
MACERATED BERRIES
1 pint strawberries, quartered
1/2 pint. raspberries, sliced in half
1/2 pint blueberries, sliced in half
1/2 pint. blackberries, sliced in half
3 tbsp. sugar, granulated
1 tsp. vanilla extract
-mix everything together and allow to sit for 20 minutes to create syrup.
MICHAEL B POWELL
Email: MPOWELL@PIMAJTED.ORG
Location: 3300 South Park Avenue, Tucson, AZ, USA
Phone: 520.372.8700 3116