Chef Tom
Blike stands amid gingerbread houses created by junior and senior culinary arts
students. It’s a busy
week in the culinary arts department at Mansfield Senior High School. A family
dinner is on tap Wednesday evening, while judging of student-made gingerbread
houses will culminate on Friday.
Chef Tom
Blike, culinary arts instructor, said Wednesday’s free Culinary Family Night
and Buffet will be an opportunity for students to showcase their skills for
their families. It is set for 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Cub Room.
“Our
students will be preparing the International Buffet that they offered on two
school days in the Cub Room,” Blike said. “It was very popular. The students
did a great job. Chef Ed Golden and I would like to show off their skills to
their families.”
The buffet
will feature culinary specialties representing five cultures.
“The whole
family is invited, not just parents. Siblings and grandparents are welcome,”
Blike said. “There is no charge for this event. We will have tours of the
kitchen available.”
Meanwhile, a
dozen gingerbread houses created by junior and senior students are on display
in the Cub Room. Senior High staff will vote for their favorites this week and
the winners will be announced on Friday.