Ali McAuliffe

For my Genius Hour this semester, I decided that I would like to learn a little more about different cooking styles and techniques. I am going to try and make a different thing each week. First, I had to do research and figure out what I wanted to make and try for my Genius Hour, so that is what I did this first week. Here are some of the techniques I found when I did my research, poach, simmer, roasting, blanch, grill, braise, caramelize, saute, sear, and emulsify. In my next Genius Hour I plan on learning the different ways to cook eggs, such as poaching, boiling, and scrambling. Then, I am going to learn cutting techniques and make a roast. The other things that I will make and try are going to be, cooking potatoes, sauteing things, making fondue, cooking chicken, steak, and I might even try a couple of desserts. So when planning this out, I had to look up recipes and techniques. Next Genius Hour I will begin my cooking and learning. I am really looking fo