Battle of the Pizzas at Durham Nativity School
September 1, 2010
On your mark, get set, go...competition was tough at today's Junior Iron Chef
Durham's Battle of the Pizzas held at the Durham Nativity School. Students
learned how to use a knife safely and even practiced their "bear claws" using a
tennis ball. Students listened intently as DINE nutritionist Christy Perry
demonstrated different types of knife cuts like dices and minces. Another DINE
nutritionist, Kelly Warnock, showed students how to properly measure dry and
liquid ingredients. Next, students put their skills in action and prepared for
the competition ahead. Students divided into 2 groups and made either BBQ
chicken pizza with homemade BBQ sauce or Hawaiian pizza using Canadian bacon and
pineapple on whole wheat English muffins. Students showcased their knife skills
and carefully diced and minced ingredients to put on the pizzas. The
competition was tough, both pizzas looked wonderful, but in the end the BBQ
pizza stole the show. Overall, students had a great time learning how easy it
is to make your own pizza and that yes, pizza can be healthy! Stay tuned for
the Battle of the Pastas next week...
Christy Perry
Christy Perry
Posted by Rebecca Wright.
