Evaluation
Whole Module
What went right?
Why? What needed improvement? Why?
What have you learnt?
Throughout this module, I felt that it was very enjoyable and enriching. I loved trying out the new recipes and getting to taste the rewards of my ‘hard work’. I think I hardly made any big mistakes while cooking for the entire module, except for the first/ second lesson where I forgot to wash the vegetables before cutting and had to wash them after cutting, resulting in washing away some water-soluble vitamins in them. Apart from that, I found that I could work quickly in the kitchen and I was brisk in washing up too! I think what helped me at school was my experience at home. I would sometimes bake with my father or prepare a simple meal for my family when my father is busy. (my mother doesn’t cook HAHA) I also found the health-related facts interesting. I definitely look out more for my health after this module. (and it’s really true) Now, before buying something on a whim (like sweets), I will think to myself, actually Mrs Abbas said that sugar does not fill you up and you will just end up eating more and more. I found that everything I learnt from this module can be applied to my daily life. And at home, I try to use healthier methods of cooking too. I really loved this module as it definitely equipped me with life skills and the knowledge on how to eat healthily. I am also more conscious of my diet and I try to have a more balanced diet. At the same time, I also encourage my family to eat healthily too! For example, I will cut different fruits (strawberries, kiwi, apple, grapes etc. ) for my family and serve it prettily. I think fruits taste better when they are served pretty :) I really learnt so much and this will stay with me throughout.
For my blog, I tried to edit it weekly although there was a lot of work from school. I felt that I could have researched it more thoroughly although I tried to make it more detailed already. This journey has definitely been enriching as well as enjoyable. I learnt so much through such a fun process.
. How was practical session?
As I have practiced the recipe twice at home, once with the original recipe and the second with the recipe modified and halved, I felt prepared for the assessment. The first practice at home did not go too well. I used double-acting baking powder instead of plain baking powder. (I thought there was no difference) I learnt that in baking, precision matters. I also used larger muffin tins, so the end product was big. However, I felt that the muffins would look more attractive if they were small and hence I tried again with a smaller size and they looked nicer. Sadly, a smaller muffin means they cook faster and have a higher chance of burning. For the assessment, I think the creaming, mixing and baking went well. I mixed the ingredients confidently and then spooned the batter into the muffin tins before putting it in the oven. (i brought my own muffin tins, but they were too big to fit 2 into the oven so i baked them tray by tray! oops) I finished the muffins smoothly and had sufficient time left to clean up and present the end product. However, I think my management of the oven could be improved, although the oven at our unit tends to have unpredictable temperatures (i.e. a few degrees higher sometimes). I could have adapted to it and adjusted the temperature lower. As the muffins I made were small, they cooked faster and hence they turned out slightly browned. Also, the muffins were well mixed and had enough air in it. However, they were not light enough as I did not use self-raising flour. Instead, I used plain flour + baking soda & baking powder. I felt very disappointed in this aspect. I could have modified the recipe to include a mixture of self-raising flour and plain flour to ensure it would end up more light. I really wished I had spotted it when modifying the recipe. Nonetheless, I liked the end product’s taste and appearance. This is definitely a must try again for me!
PICTURES!!
creaming, beating in egg
mixing the dry & wet mixture with a table spoon
spooning in batter
so cute :)
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