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| | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,505 Likes: 105 Wizop Administrator | OP  Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,505 Likes: 105 | "Thanks everyone for the support. Means a lot. And I enjoyed it more than I thought I would."
Miranda is still beaming. She may have lost overall but that last round will stay in her memory for a while. Gives her hope for her future in the sport.
"So back to the rooms to shower.. and then what?" | | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 10,012 Likes: 25 Coordinator of Chaos Moderator |  Coordinator of Chaos Moderator Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 10,012 Likes: 25 | Ian
Ian grins. "Then what? We plan for the bake-a-thon!!!" Ian says excitedly.
"You, Emma, and I need to come up with a plan and possibly pick up some special ingredients later." | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,505 Likes: 105 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,505 Likes: 105 | "Gosh I'd almost forgotten about that in the excitement. What are you thinking?"
Miranda shifts her mind away from her bout. | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 18,510 Likes: 38 Mayhem Inc. Moderator | | Mayhem Inc. Moderator Joined: May 2010 Posts: 18,510 Likes: 38 | Emma
"Chocolate, Ian, the ingredient is always chocolate." She looked at him as if that should be obvious. "Or cinnamon... Maybe cinnamon rolls with rum glaze? Or we could go savory? Some kind of seafood pastry?"
She looked at the others.
"What do you think everyone else is making? We could be unexpected." | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,083 Likes: 4 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,083 Likes: 4 | Henri
"I'm not much of a cook, but I can help if you guys need help getting ingredients?"
Opening his phone, he is sure that there must be a grocery store close by. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 10,012 Likes: 25 Coordinator of Chaos Moderator | | Coordinator of Chaos Moderator Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 10,012 Likes: 25 | Ian
"Well of course we're doing something chocolate. I mean we do want a win don't we? Anyway there isn't enough time to prepare most of the fruit pastries. I mean we don't want to use store bought fruit ingredients. And some of those take time to prepare." | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,505 Likes: 105 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,505 Likes: 105 | Miranda raises her eyebrows.
"Didn't you say that Hilary said all ingredients would be provided? If so, then we just need receipes that use basics or are flexible. I did suggest making sweet scones. You can add cream, jam, fruit to pretty them up and to add flavour."
She smiles at the other two.
"Any other ideas? And we still need a Team name too. How about Yorkies or Two Many COooks?" | | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 10,012 Likes: 25 Coordinator of Chaos Moderator | | Coordinator of Chaos Moderator Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 10,012 Likes: 25 | Ian
"But she said nothing about us just having to use their ingredients. I mean why not get a few tasty uncommon things that will set us apart?" | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 18,510 Likes: 38 Mayhem Inc. Moderator | | Mayhem Inc. Moderator Joined: May 2010 Posts: 18,510 Likes: 38 | Emma
"Oh, if that is a loop hole, I like it. Even a few extra things could go along way. Food coloring, edible glitter, even extracts like almond or peppermint could change a whole recipe to something new." | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,083 Likes: 4 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,083 Likes: 4 | Henri
Answering Miranda, he suggests, "Karate Kicking Kooks? Cooks with a K. Triple K for short."
But a quick second thought about that and quickly adds, "Oh. Actually that's a bad idea. Forget about what I said..."
It would probably not look good in a school paper having the KKK winning a cooking contest in the UK. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,505 Likes: 105 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,505 Likes: 105 | It takes Miranda a couple of seconds to twig.
"Oh.. KKK, Klu Klux Klan." She giggles. "Yes, not a good association, but all ideas welcome. Just a quick reminder, I don't have much spare money. Sorry."
She looks a little embarrassed. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,269 Likes: 11 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,269 Likes: 11 | {Skye}
"So if we're dancing in the afternoon," Skye nudged Levon, "are we cooking as well in the morning? Or doing something else?" She winked suggestively and then laughed. "Even if it is running 5 miles. 10 miles on the Peloton. And Pilates for 30 minutes! Like any typical day." | | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 10,012 Likes: 25 Coordinator of Chaos Moderator | | Coordinator of Chaos Moderator Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 10,012 Likes: 25 | Ian
"Emma is right about the additions. So we should really consider those. As for a name.... Karate Kicking Kooks is good. Excerpt only Miranda is out there competing in the championships. Maybe we go something simpler. Like DUCK... Durham University Cooking Klub." | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,854 Likes: 10 Moderator |  Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,854 Likes: 10 | Levon
"So. Showers then the Bake-off? Then a restful...as restful as Skye will allow...night of sleep? And no f'n KKK."
Levon did not seem at all amused at the quip. It struck a bad chord with the dark skinned kid from the hood.
-Nep
| | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 18,510 Likes: 38 Mayhem Inc. Moderator | | Mayhem Inc. Moderator Joined: May 2010 Posts: 18,510 Likes: 38 | Emma
"Or we could throw in some real support? Miranda's Memorable Meal Otherwise known as Mmm? But definitely, shower if needed first! Then we can go kick some pastry-ass." | | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 10,012 Likes: 25 Coordinator of Chaos Moderator | | Coordinator of Chaos Moderator Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 10,012 Likes: 25 | Ian
"Good idea Emma we should go with MMM. Which mean Miranda... You are our front woman. And I agree with Emma. You guys need a shower after your fights." | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,505 Likes: 105 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,505 Likes: 105 | Miranda laughs. "Well I like it better than KKK. OK showers first and then we need to decide what to do this evening." | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,505 Likes: 105 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 83,505 Likes: 105 | [OOC: Understand that some of you might have lost track of the details, been a while. So here's a reminder] "Before you all head for the canteen for lunch, let me tell you a little more of what is in store. Tonight the evening meal will be Chinese themed. If you don't like Chinese, then there are other options. The evening is free for you to rest, socialise or explore. Let us know if you want information about the area or campus."
"Tomorrow is a rest day but we don't want you getting bored and have some events planned. In the morning in the Science building there will be a 'Bake Off' competition and we invite a team of three from each Uni, with plenty of room for spectators. There will be prizes! And in the afternoon in the Arts Dance studio there will be a fun dance competition. Everyone is invited to join in.. just need a partner.. or you can watch if you prefer. Names to us by the end of today for those wanting to compete tomorrow."
"We will also post the draw for Wednesday on the Gym notice board, probably at lunch time." Hilary turns with a smile at Ian's enquiry.
"There will be 3 rounds, one of which you can choose what you make. All ingredients will be provided and so, obviously, you need to choose something that you can make with them. All rounds will be timed and then judged. Anything else you'd like to know? And are you putting a team in? If so can I have a team name?" | | |
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