The Great Hall features a veritable feast prepared by the Culinary Club, featuring a truly international menu, as part of a theme showing how the students come from all over the world to attend Hogwarts. Also present is the Language Clubs, whose scions will explain the significance of these dishes and offer to teach the words and phrases from the countries of origin. It is here, the Culinary Club’s limited edition Culinary Club Cookbook is available for purchase, featuring favourite recipes from current and past members of the club.
**Please let the chefs know if there are any food allergies to be concerned about**
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2024 2:59 pm
Callum Robert Snatch (Snatchy Lum) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- xxxxxxxxx(Slytherin Fourth Year) (Dubliner and member of the Paddy Gang)(Culinary Club, Fite Club, and Language Club)
Callum technically did not have the money for the carnivale, but he did have his two hands, a brain full of recipes, and the good will of the house elves to earn his stay in the Carnivale Great Hall. He had baked four dishes alone already. Irish Apple Pie. Spanish Brazo gitano. Romanian Albinita. And, Russian Gingerbread. He was tired of almost two days of baking but he had to say he was happy to see that his dishes were popular. Unfortunately, he still hadn't mastered friendliness when asked about his dishes. Especially the Irish Apple Pie as he was Irish and spoke the language and was in the language club so he should represent his country.
For a moment the hat was silent before speaking.... I think you know better than I how your Paddy Lot might best be helped. How will you be your best self? Consider it in Slytherin!
xx❅ Wʜᴇʀᴇ Aᴍ I?Great Hall xxx❅ Wʜᴏ Is Wɪᴛʜ Mᴇ?Callum and about a trillion other people xxxx❅ Wʜᴀᴛ's Gᴏɪɴɢ Oɴ?Carnivale xxxxx❅ Wʜᴀᴛ's Iɴsɪᴅᴇ Mʏ Hᴇᴀᴅ?I really want to try it though!
Okay, so the entire school was out and about. It was full of not only the usual students and professors, but about a zillion strange adults. She'd been promised that her family was going to be there, and of course, Linsey herself, though Ella also knew her sister was a zillion percent more busy than she was. In fact, the brunette was pretty sure it'd take a major miracle to even locate her family. Perhaps she'd just stay in the great hall where the Cooking Club was set up. Linsey was sure to come here at some point! Heck, this club was one of her favorites! It'd be insane if Linsey didn't show up! Plus Blannat was probably around somewhere and Ella had taken to carry a little pouch of dog treats.
As she stepped in the fray, Ella immediately worried. It was such a crazy day! Too bad they couldn't have cell phones here, so she could just... message Mom and Dad! As she looked around the area, her dark eyes noticed a familiar dish. It was one Ella had seen before at the Antonov household, but one she'd never tried. The boys had it frequently, but when she could barely convince them to let her have food, there was no way she was given dessert. She looked over to see the one who'd made it. Maybe... maybe she could ask for a tiny piece? Drawing in a deep breath and all the bravery her little heart could muster, Ella stepped over to Callum.
"H-hey... u...uhm... C...Callum?" Oh man, this was insane. Why was her heart racing so hard?? Maybe it was because she was still painfully aware of the time they'd bumped on the stairs. Those freaking stairs had been her downfall more than once now. Too bad there was no way to avoid them! Oh wait, she was having a conversation... sorta. "I-I noticed you made Albinita. Th...that's from România. D-do you think I could try some?" Hopefully he'd think she was just eager to try his interpretation, rather than wanting to taste something she'd been longing for her whole life. She pulled on her long hair, letting it fall in front of her eyes to hide her... at least somewhat.
Callum Robert Snatch (Snatchy Lum) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- xxxxxxxxx(Slytherin Fourth Year) (Dubliner and member of the Paddy Gang)(Culinary Club, Fite Club, and Language Club)
Among the busyness of the Great Hall, someone approached. A lump began to grow in his throat and heat spread on his cheeks. A string of Irish swears went through his head. It was bad enough he owed her for scaring her constantly and the time that he ran into her in the stairs and she wouldn't let him help her now leaving a loop of debt to her, no she had to actually be cute. He was that age where he started noticing girls (he supposed some of his classmates noticed the boys too). Unfortunately of all the girls in Hogwarts to actually take a liking to he had to take a liking to her.
She was approaching his table... she was probably just passing by. Sure he did spend a week looking up Romanian recipes for her but it would be ridiculous if she noticed... then she spoke.
He froze for a moment and his rough answer came, "What?...Yeah... uh Albinita. The cookbook said it was from there. Thought it looked interesting." He would admit over his dead body he had picked it for her. He paused realizing she had actually asked to try some.
Almost relieved to have something to do with his hands, he sliced an almost comically large piece that he plated and held out for her. "Probably not as good as actual Romanian Albinita... it was my first try." He knew he was an excellent baker but whatever she had in Romania was probably better.
For a moment the hat was silent before speaking.... I think you know better than I how your Paddy Lot might best be helped. How will you be your best self? Consider it in Slytherin!
xx❅ Wʜᴇʀᴇ Aᴍ I?Great Hall xxx❅ Wʜᴏ Is Wɪᴛʜ Mᴇ?Callum and about a trillion other people xxxx❅ Wʜᴀᴛ's Gᴏɪɴɢ Oɴ?Carnivale xxxxx❅ Wʜᴀᴛ's Iɴsɪᴅᴇ Mʏ Hᴇᴀᴅ?Oh, it's so good!
Ella was a bit startled by Callum's response. He sounded so... upset? Maybe she shouldn't have talked to him... or maybe he was just as awkward as she felt? Oh no, what if he was still mad about the stairs thing?! That was so long ago! Oh no. Maybe she should've waited for a friend to help. "It... it is, yes. A honey cake with lots of layers. I one time saw an Albinita with like twelve layers." She chuckled softly, remembering when there was an elaborate centerpiece at one of the Antonov parties. It had been one of the parties that Ella had watched from the rafters many years ago. It had been very fancy for sure.
He handed her a giant piece and she took it with shaky hands. Callum immediately said it wasn't as good as Romanian made, but that it was his first try. "I'm s-sure it's lovely." Of course, he'd never know that she had nothing to compare it to. No way she could confess that she'd never tried the sweet, or lots of traditional Romanian food. She did, however, try a bite, humming softly. Okay, so maybe this was one food she might just be able to finish. "Salutări prietene," She said, a small grin on her face. "It's really good. Th-thank you." Another bite was taken, the brunette so, so happy she'd done this, even though she was so uncomfortable with talking. At least her parents should be happy?
xx✮Wʜᴇʀᴇ Aᴍ I?Great Hall xxx✮Wʜᴏ Is Wɪᴛʜ Mᴇ?Lots of people. Also Seb xxxx✮Wʜᴀᴛ's Gᴏɪɴɢ Oɴ?Carnivale xxxxx✮Wʜᴀᴛ's Iɴsɪᴅᴇ Mʏ Hᴇᴀᴅ?so much to do!
As the soon-to-be Captain of the Culinary Club, Deccy wanted to make sure to produce some decent looking dishes from around the world. She researched the cookbook section in the Library and selected some dishes from different cultures to showcase her cooking ability. From the wonderful land of Greece, Declan produced the dish Moussaka, with layers of sliced aubergine, minced beef, and sliced potatoes. A delicious, hearty casserole to delight all. Declan selected this dish with his good friend Hesperia in mind, knowing she'd enjoy the taste of home. The next dish Declan prepared was Coq au Vin, a popular dish from France. A braised chicken stew that added in the flavors of shitake mushroom, sliced carrot, as well as finely chopped bacon. It had simmered all night while Declan worked on her other dishes. The final dish that Declan researched and prepared was a vegetarian Jambalaya from the United States' southern states. It had several different vegetables, including celery, tomatoes, mushrooms, and peppers. The original recipe included onions, but Declan omitted them because of her own allergy. Each dish had little cards detailed what they were, where they originated, and what was in each dish. Declan employed her bestest friend Sebby to help her carry them out and set up the displays. After she got everything set up, Declan smiled at Seb.
xx☼Wʜᴇʀᴇ Aᴍ I?Great Hall xxx☼Wʜᴏ Is Wɪᴛʜ Mᴇ?Declan & Oodles of Food (would that be Foodles?) xxxx☼Wʜᴀᴛ's Gᴏɪɴɢ Oɴ?Carnivale! xxxxx☼Wʜᴀᴛ's Iɴsɪᴅᴇ Mʏ Hᴇᴀᴅ?Everything smells so good!
It was definitely exciting to have the school carnivale finally here. Seb had been hearing a lot about it through his various clubs, and now had a lot of jobs from those same clubs. Plus, it was a good way to distract his brain from the other events of the year. With his camera around his neck, he started off outside for a bit, taking pictures of the booths before too many people showed up. Tàmhas had even made him a fancy flower crown to wear, which was just extra cool! After getting pictures, Seb headed inside to the kitchen. He'd prepared a dish, which was rare for him. He was asked to help Deccy carry things too, and he agreed quickly.
With her food in a pot secured, he was able to carefully balance his dish, a few charms added by the girl to help him keep everything steady. He'd spent hours making a tres leches cake, based on an international dessert cookbook he'd found. Apparently it was big in Mexico! Once they'd managed to get everything out, he helped set them up on the Great Hall table. "Oh, there are a lotta smells," he mumbled softly, knowing Declan would understand the issue. He decided to look around, since maybe eating would help his dumb wolfy brain hush.
Seb lifted up one of the Bulgolgi tacos from Tàm, then an empanada from Adelai. They smelled really good! Seb started in on the taco, humming happily. "Good thing all our friends are good cooks!" He smiled over at Declan, then started snapping pictures. There were definitely a lot of really pretty foods in here. "At some point, we should wander outside again. I'm s'posed to get pictures of everything, and there's not anyone I'd rather be with than you."
Callum Robert Snatch (Snatchy Lum) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- xxxxxxxxx(Slytherin Fourth Year) (Dubliner and member of the Paddy Gang)(Culinary Club, Fite Club, and Language Club)
Callum almost smiled knowing his research was confirmed before she mentioned twelve layers. He had only done nine layers. Should he have done more? Was it not enough? But she had chuckled. That was good, right? Why were girls so complicated? His brain was racing and not moving at the same time. His pulse was thudding in his ears as he tried to focus on the conversation. It was a first where Ella did not seem completely about to dart away.
She was assuring him that the Albinita would be lovely! Despite Callum's confidence in his baking that lifted his spirits and confidence. Had Ella noticed his baking or was she just being nice? She had ate his baking before in Cooking club. He had tried or at least seen her attempts and would unfortunately rank her as the worst cook/baker in the club. Good thing they needed taste testers.
Callum watched her take a bite with the lump that would not quite leave his throat. She smiled. Dia cabhrú liom (God help me), he pleaded to himself as his cheeks warmed even brighter. "I... thanks. It's not twelve layers but does it hold up?"
For a moment the hat was silent before speaking.... I think you know better than I how your Paddy Lot might best be helped. How will you be your best self? Consider it in Slytherin!
xx✮Wʜᴇʀᴇ Aᴍ I?Great Hall xxx✮Wʜᴏ Is Wɪᴛʜ Mᴇ?Lots of people. Also Seb xxxx✮Wʜᴀᴛ's Gᴏɪɴɢ Oɴ?Carnivale xxxxx✮Wʜᴀᴛ's Iɴsɪᴅᴇ Mʏ Hᴇᴀᴅ?so much to do!
Declan glanced over at Ella and Callum having a conversation, then smiled back at Seb when he mentioned that all of their friends were good cooks. The blonde made sure that all of the dishes had serving implements and each one was labelled so no one ate anything they might be allergic to. Seb said they needed to wander outside since he was supposed to get pictures of everything. He added that there was no one else he'd rather be with than her. That comment made her heart flutter a little and her cheeks tinged with a little pink color. The blonde quickly turned away and pretended to be doing something so no one could see her face. "Oh, yeah, definitely. We can go in a little bit, I just want to make sure everything is set up here." She rubbed her cheeks, hoping to get the color from her cheeks before she had to face Seb again. After double checking all the dishes, Declan removed her apron and tucked it into her bag, then turned to Seb again. This goofball with the pink hair was making her feel more full of love than normal. "Ready to walk around, Sebby?"
xx❅ Wʜᴇʀᴇ Aᴍ I?Great Hall xxx❅ Wʜᴏ Is Wɪᴛʜ Mᴇ?Callum and about a trillion other people xxxx❅ Wʜᴀᴛ's Gᴏɪɴɢ Oɴ?Carnivale xxxxx❅ Wʜᴀᴛ's Iɴsɪᴅᴇ Mʏ Hᴇᴀᴅ?Oh, it's so good!
Oh dear, had she said something weird? It wouldn't be unlike Ella, given her.... bad history with social interaction. She bit the inside of her lip, feeling the air tense up. This is why she didn't try talking to people! Dark eyes glanced down at the layered cake, not knowing what to do. It sure would be grand if she was good at talking. Taking a small bite, Ella let the wonderful flavors dance. It was something of magic the way people just knew how to combine flavors perfectly. The best thing was that she knew so many that were skilled with the art. She could draw, others could bake.
When Callum asked if it held up, Ella sent over a small smile. "It's very good. A-and a perfect number of l-layers. The... the other one I saw w-was too big to eat." Of course, it'd been a big centerpiece at a rich people party, but she vastly preferred this one. Perhaps she would try to help find other recipes she'd always wanted to try. It wasn't like she couldn't sneak into situations unnoticed and just "casually" leave recipes. She'd done it with Mom once, but she had Ella try to help and the food turned out... not very good. Ella sent over a small smile, taking another bite with a small hum.
xx☼Wʜᴇʀᴇ Aᴍ I?Great Hall xxx☼Wʜᴏ Is Wɪᴛʜ Mᴇ?Declan & Oodles of Food xxxx☼Wʜᴀᴛ's Gᴏɪɴɢ Oɴ?Carnivale! xxxxx☼Wʜᴀᴛ's Iɴsɪᴅᴇ Mʏ Hᴇᴀᴅ?Oh, right... I can't go to the animals...
Seb watched as Deccy set out cards with all the foods and ingredients. He fished in his pocket for a second before setting down a recipe card that he'd written out for his tres leches cake. He bit the tip of his tongue, carefully setting out the card. Once it looked tidy (ish, it was a little crumpled), Seb nodded confidently. She was doing work stuff and that meant he was just sorta there. After saying he needed to go wander about, Declan luckily agreed. Of course, she was doing her job first, so Seb looked around to investigate a bit. He returned a few seconds later with some churros in a little pouch, snacking on those while watching his best friend.
"Oh yea. If we hang out in here too long, I'm gonna gain a zillion stone and you're gonna have to roll me around to places!" He laughed happily, wiping his cinnamon-y hand on his pants and reaching out toward Deccy. "Yep! Let's get you a flower crown from Tàm, and then we can go see the ani....mals..." his voice dropped off as he remembered that he wasn't really supposed to go hang out with the magic creatures anymore. Apparently he smelled scary to them and the professors didn't want an "animal mutiny" at the carnival. Green eyes glanced at the ground sadly for a second, before he looked back toward the blonde with something of a smile. "Or maybe the Art Club booth?"
xx✮Wʜᴇʀᴇ Aᴍ I?Great Hall xxx✮Wʜᴏ Is Wɪᴛʜ Mᴇ?Lots of people. Also Seb xxxx✮Wʜᴀᴛ's Gᴏɪɴɢ Oɴ?Carnivale xxxxx✮Wʜᴀᴛ's Iɴsɪᴅᴇ Mʏ Hᴇᴀᴅ?so much to do!
The blonde let out a little giggle when Seb said that he would gain so much weight if they stayed inside because of all the delicious dishes that were available in the Great Hall. When he wiped his hands on his pants, Deccy playfully rolled her eyes at him, then appropriately cleaned his hands before she took his in hers. However, when he came to the idea of seeing the animals at the petting zoo, he became a little sad. Declan had already been doing a great deal of research on Seb's condition and he knew that animals, particularly magical animals, reacted differently around werewolves because of their scent coding them as predators. Seb would have issue with the animals. Deccy squeezed his hand in hers, then said, "There's also games and stuff. And we can take silly pictures together!" She smiled happily at him, knowing that he'd really enjoy taking a bunch of pictures with Declan, especially if they got to be silly with a bunch of props. Pulling Seb a little closer, she laid her head on his shoulder and let him lead them out of the Great Hall.
Callum Robert Snatch (Snatchy Lum) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- xxxxxxxxx(Slytherin Fourth Year) (Dubliner and member of the Paddy Gang)(Culinary Club, Fite Club, and Language Club)
Callum's cheeks turned a bright red at Ella's praise. It was embarrassing for Callum that some girl could have him acting like a bloody fool. Yet, he was happy to finally be able to talk to her for his efforts to be noticed by her. "I mostly stuck by the recipe... I mean I never tried to bake Albinita before," he muttered his voice a bit gruff as he tried to hide his emotions towards Ella.
He paused as he watched Ella take another bite with a happy hum. A tiny smile played on Callum's lips as he watched. It was a success! The week of research paid off. A month of research would pay off for this. She was smiling at him and happily trying his baking without any obvious fear of him.
Taking a minute to gather his thoughts he said almost in a mutter, "I... I don't know much about Romanian food and I really am a baker only not a cook but if you wanted I could try some more Romanian recipes. You could be my taste tester. You'd have a better idea if I did things justice or not."
For a moment the hat was silent before speaking.... I think you know better than I how your Paddy Lot might best be helped. How will you be your best self? Consider it in Slytherin!
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xx❅ Wʜᴇʀᴇ Aᴍ I?Great Hall xxx❅ Wʜᴏ Is Wɪᴛʜ Mᴇ?Callum and about a trillion other people xxxx❅ Wʜᴀᴛ's Gᴏɪɴɢ Oɴ?Carnivale xxxxx❅ Wʜᴀᴛ's Iɴsɪᴅᴇ Mʏ Hᴇᴀᴅ?Does he want to cook just for me?
Ella noticed Callum's cheeks flushing, but she was sure it was just something like indignance. Her own cheeks heated up and her eyes went wide. After commenting that the cake was a perfect number of layers, Callum said he'd stuck by the recipe. Fair enough, that's what she would do too. "If it helps, I-I've never tried to bake it either." She offered a small laugh, though the sound was just as quiet as her normal voice. Honestly, she was a little proud of herself for taking like a million steps today. She talked to someone who normally scared her, she had sought out food, and she had done it all without any of her family there to protect her! What a big day.
Dessert wasn't something Ella was used to, but over the few years at school, Ella had developed something of a sweet tooth. This honey cake was something she'd definitely have to find the recipe for. Maybe she could (with help) make it and see just how accurate it was. After all, she only knew one other Romanian, and she knew for certain he'd had the cake. He could better determine if it was accurate. Though, Ella had already decided she wouldn't tell Callum about her never having had desserts while growing up, since that kind of made her sound.... pitiful? Sad? Something like that.
After another bite, carnelian eyes looked up to see the Slytherin continue. He claimed he didn't know much about Romanian food and that he was more of a baker than a chef, but he would try more recipes and have her be the taste-tester. Wait... Was he offering this because he wanted to learn more about the cuisine.... or because he wanted specifically to impress her? Oh my. Well, that was definitely something to question.... but for now, she decided to try something. After all, she did frequently miss her homeland, even if it was.... a catastrophe. "I'd really like that. I-I can make you some Paste Cremoase cu Ciuperci. It... may be the one recipe I can cook." The girl giggled nervously, pulling a lock of her long hair back behind her ear and incidentally showing the soft color to her cheeks.
Callum Robert Snatch (Snatchy Lum) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- xxxxxxxxx(Slytherin Fourth Year) (Dubliner and member of the Paddy Gang)(Culinary Club, Fite Club, and Language Club)
Not that Callum would ever admnit it aloud but he thought it might be the best if Ella didn't try the recipe. Not even considering her lack of skills in the kitchen, the recipe did take patience. He smiled and nodded, though, at her admission to never trying the recipe herself.
As she took another bite and he spoke, Callum felt her eyes on him. Did he say too much? Was he too forward in inviting her to be his taste tester? He liked this moment with her and was eager to repeat it. Hopefully, he didn't come off too eager. That would be embarrassing. She said she would like that... she said she would like that. And, she offered to cook Paste Cremoase cu Ciuperci which she said she was good at for him! Even if she was bad at it, Callum would willingly try any of her cooking or baking.
Callum did not know how he found the voice to speak, "We could meet up Sunday afternoons...or any other time you think is better. I like using the Hogwarts kitchens because the house elves are good company but maybe we should use the student kitchen instead?"
For a moment the hat was silent before speaking.... I think you know better than I how your Paddy Lot might best be helped. How will you be your best self? Consider it in Slytherin!
