Dabawenyos are a really enjoyable audience to have. Its just knowing how to break the ice and with just the right encouragement and tone, they are a really interactive mix of people. During the on-stage pasta demo, everybody was eagerly asking questions and answering some cooking trivias I shoot to them. They cheer and they show appreciation with zest and enthusiasm.
The baking demo was a bit more formal and structured. I gave them a lot of technical information, pastry being, yes, an art but an exact science as well. The mix of people who joined the baking demo were the more mature, serious types compared to the younger more energetic crowd of the morning audience. I did some samples on how to decorate cakes, desserts and simple breads, then allowed the group to join and try their hands . I think its always nice to have a little hands-on activity in class, it keeps them attentive and interested.
Today was tiring but I must admit, enjoyed itl. The appreciative dabawenyos naturally came up to me, got a few of their souvenir shots and asked for short messages That’s what’s really nice about them, they are a warm, friendly group of people .The best part of the job is, to be able to inspire young aspiring cooks or even passionate home-bakers to just keep on baking!
