Nicole Shepard (Hannibal) from the Culinary Arts program at Oswego County BOCES shows off her knife skills, creating some intricately fashioned ‘apple bird’ garnishes during the recent Culinary Salon.

Culinary Arts student Christin Morse (A-P-W) serves judges Carmin Aviles (right) and Grace Lawyer, Oswego County BOCES Medical Assisting students, some of the homemade pastries, muffins and desserts available for taste-testing at the recent Culinary Salon.

Students in the Culinary Arts program at Oswego County BOCES recently hosted their first Culinary Salon of the school year. Testing their application of the culinary techniques and skill sets learned over the first seven weeks of school, the students gave demonstrations and prepared an assortment of dishes for food industry mentors and OCB personnel.

The students were divided into a variety of teams each focusing on a different culinary-related category. From a table preparation display where guest judges could learn the secrets behind fancy napkin folding to a knife skills demonstration where uniquely fashioned ‘apple bird’ garnishes were created; a station where students gave presentations about menu preparation and pricing to the delectable samples of such specialties as homemade breads and rolls, pastries, muffins, cookies, onion rings, and french fries the salon showcased many aspects of the student’s culinary knowledge. Samples were rated based on taste and preparation, but the students’ professionalism and knowledge were also taken into consideration. The judges’ ratings and feedback helps the students prepare for future Culinary Salons as well as upcoming SkillsUSA competitions.

Culinary’s Signature Club held a bake sale during the event. Funds raised during the event will benefit the Culinary Arts students that will be competing in the SkillsUSA competitions. For more information about Career and Technical Education including the Culinary Arts Program offered at Oswego County BOCES, please call 963-4313 or visit www.oswegoboces.org.

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