A little over halfway
through the Basic Pastry program there is a written exam, worth 10% of our
final grade. It was a multiple choice
exam, containing many of the same types of questions that appear on our weekly
(un-graded) quizzes. The quiz came just
as the weather was starting to turn cool with a hint of winter, so I decided to
take one of my study breaks to finally teach myself how to make gourmet marshmallows.
Homemade peppermint marshmallows
are something I’ve had my eye on for a few winters, but just haven’t taken the
time to learn. There didn’t seem to be a
more perfect time, as hot cocoa weather was quickly approaching. I found a great recipe, took a quick trip to
the grocery store (only a couple of blocks away), and began.
It was so great to do
some “baking” at home, with my own equipment, and without a time limit. I leisurely made the marshmallows, measuring
ingredients as I went, rather than in advance, and listening to Christmas music. My KitchenAid got some much-needed attention,
and soon, my marshmallows were finished.
It was the best study
break ever. I finished them the next
morning before class, shared some with my classmates, and we still have some in
the kitchen. They are so perfect in
cocoa, melting completely into a layer of red- or green-swirled minty froth on
top of the glass.
The exam went well the
next day, and ever since, I have been deep into the Christmas mood.
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