Nov 10, 2009 09:26
Colette passed out knives as the students came into the classroom. "Bonjour. We are cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the school in two weeks; please take a moment to sign up for your preferences among what kind of dish you would like to make. If you do not sign up, I will make the selection for you and give you your assignment next week. I will make the turkeys."
American holiday or not, she wasn't trusting the main protein to amateurs.
"We were going to make yeast breads today, but I think it would be better for us to use our skills with knives to fight the vegetable menace now attacking this school." Give the woman credit -- she didn't pause as she said that. "I am going out. You will go with me, yes? If you would rather not, you may stay in the classroom and study Thanksgiving traditions."
"And now, allons-y." White coat on, she was ready for battle.
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