“Nacho Average Cooking Classes”

Kristie Paus, Co-Editor | Y's Tales|November 22, 2016

While most people are looking forward to eating a classic turkey dinner this Thanksgiving week, the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) department is looking forward to making and eating a nontraditional holiday food.

Emma Phillips, junior, and Micki Neidigh, freshman, smile ear to ear before creating their own nachos.
Emma Phillips, junior, and Micki Neidigh, freshman, smile ear to ear before creating their own nachos.

On Monday, Nov. 21, and Tuesday, Nov. 22, the FCS department hosted Nacho Fest in which the different cooking classes create their own unique nacho dish to be judged by the Introduction to FCS classes.

Students add melted cheese to their nachos.
Students add melted cheese to their nachos.

“When Mrs. McDonough announced Nacho Fest, I was psyched,” said Emily Schlect, junior, who is currently in Gourmet Foods. “I mean, who doesn’t love nachos?”

Students pose with their nacho creations during Chef's Corner.
Students pose with their nacho creations during Chef’s Corner.

The Baking and Pastries Arts class is focused on winning for their dessert nachos, while Gourmet Foods students and Food Restaurant Management students have more freedom to create the types of nachos that they believe will be most appetizing and most visually appealing to win.

The FCS classes display a fun image to set the mood for Nacho Fest.
The FCS classes display a fun image to set the mood for Nacho Fest.

“I’m so excited about the nachos, but I’m really excited about our t-shirts,” said FCS teacher Ms. Lindsey Goldsmith. “They say ‘Nacho Average Cooking Classes’, and they’re awesome.”