A Sweet Escape: Year 13 Hospitality Trip to MIT
By K. Meachin
In a delightful twist of culinary fate, Kari and Nikola, two dedicated teachers with a passion for all things gastronomical, recently embarked on an unforgettable journey with a group of year 13 Hospitality students. Their destination? The renowned Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) for a series of baking assessments that would test their skills and ignite their gastronomic dreams. What followed was a delectable adventure filled with cakes, pastries, desserts, and a whole lot of unforgettable moments.
The students, eager to showcase their culinary prowess, dived headfirst into the baking assessments at MIT. Armed with aprons and ambition, they whipped, kneaded, and baked their way to perfection. Cakes that looked almost too beautiful to eat, pastries with layers so delicate they melted in the mouth, and desserts that were truly works of art adorned their classroom. The assessments weren't just about grades, they were about nurturing a love for baking that would stay with these students long after they left MIT's hallowed halls.
After a day filled with flour-dusted aprons and sweet triumphs, the group retired to their home away from home - the swanky Airbnb that became their haven for the trip. It was a place where memories were made, friendships grew stronger, and laughter echoed through the night. The luxurious accommodations provided the perfect backdrop for this unforgettable journey.
No trip is complete without a little retail therapy, and the group made sure to explore Sylvia Park Mall, a shopping mecca in Auckland. Here, they indulged in some well-deserved relaxation and retail therapy, picking up souvenirs and mementos to remember this incredible journey by. From trendy fashion boutiques to quirky gift shops, the mall had something for everyone, ensuring that their shopping bags were filled with treasures.
In a testament to the modern age of convenience, the group embraced the ease of ordering through Uber Eats. Dining in was no longer a necessity when they could have gourmet meals delivered right to their doorstep. This gastronomic adventure allowed them to sample a diverse range of cuisines, creating a culinary mosaic that mirrored the diversity of the MIT campus itself.
As with any adventure, there were a few bumps along the way. The only hiccup in an otherwise flawless trip was the unforgettable case of Mark Anderson and his missing toothbrush. However, this minor inconvenience became a running joke among the group, serving as a reminder that sometimes it's the little mishaps that make a trip truly memorable.
