The stakes were low but spirits were high at 果酱视频's Holiday Cookie Decorating Celebration this week.
"You don't have to get fancy, but you can if you want," said , a Faculty of Dentistry professor听who joined Dal President Kim Brooks in hosting the event in Howe Hall this Thursday.听"I'm sure there are people who can make some very pretty cookies, but the thing with cookies is that no matter how they look, they still taste great."
Dr. Seth gained national attention for his culinary skills when he baked his way into the finals on the second season of 听and won a holiday edition of the show in 2021. He shared a favoured sugar cookie recipe for this week's event, which 果酱视频 Food Services used to produce some of the tasty treats on offer for attendees to decorate.
Unlike the baking show, which features a series of intense, time-based challenges that test the creativity and technical baking skills of competitors in the heat of the kitchen, the vibe of this week's festive gathering was decidely more chill.听
"This is going to be a very straightforward event. There's absolutely no technical bake here," said Dr. Seth, to chuckles from the crowd. He instructed people to grab a bag of cookies and icing, scoop up some sprinkles, and get decorating.听
Dal President Kim Brooks greets guests.
In addition to offering members of the Dal community a brush with baking greatness (a few selfies were taken!), the event also provided a chance for staff, faculty and, in some cases, their family members to come together and ease into the holiday break with a cup of hot chocolate or punch in hand.
"It's a chance for us to have a moment where we feel like we are starting the festive holiday season," said President Brooks.听
Haven't seen Dr. Seth create baking magic yet? and be sure to carve out some time this holiday break to watch him on听 on CBC Gem!
See more scenes from the Holiday Cookie Decorating Celebration below:听
Tools of the trade.
Whipped cream? Umm, yes, please.
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Sharing a moment.
Go ahead, make a mess!
All smiles.
Watch your teeth with those sprinkles.
Enjoying their creations.听
Snapping a shot.听
Add it to the repetoire.
Dressed for the occasion.
More cookie creations.
Door prize winner one . . .
. . . and two!
Get enough sprinkles there?
How restrained.听