Asian Dessert Exploration Afternoon High Tea Session with Chef Edwin from Elevete Patisserie

The Bachelor of Patisserie Arts Programme, School of Food Studies and Gastronomy organized an Asian Dessert Exploration Afternoon High Tea at Thyme and Tarragon Restaurant, Taylor's University Lakeside Campus. The event was indulged in a mini high tea on “Asian Dessert Exploration” with choices of delectable desserts from Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines and Thailand.

The objective of this event was to identify various concepts, methods and specific ingredients used in different Asian desserts. The sharing session with Chef Edwin, Chef and Founder of Elevete Patisserie sparked beneficial impacts on the students as they are the potential individuals who will hold and alter the very concept of baking in the many years to come.

This event is significant to prepare Taylor’s students by developing their visual literacy and integrating entrepreneurship skills into the curriculum. Students had the opportunity to see new things and learn about them in a more unstructured way.

An Unforgettable American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP) Student Union Zephyrus Social Night

Taylor’s American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP) together with ADTP Student Union recently organized ADTP Social Night. The purpose of this event was to allow both ADTP freshmen and existing students to get to know each other as well as to introduce the new EXCOs of ADTP Student Union "Zephyrus". About 70 students attended the event and enjoyed the game sessions throughout the evening which ended off with a fulfilling dinner.

During the game sessions, students were seen enjoying themselves; socializing and working together while playing the games. The event started off with an ice-breaking session, where students were asked to choose an item that best describes them which gave them a chance to share a little something about themselves. Following up was a teamwork game sessions, starting with the classical childhood “Musical Chairs” game, a newly created game called “The Monster Game” and last but not least, the game named “Sussy Passy”.

Dr. Wan Puspa Melati Wan Abdul Halim, Head of the Department, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences graced the event and gave a brief speech to the students before dinner was served. The event was also attended by ADTP Program Director and faculty members.

New Element & Design Construction: Mont Blanc Petit Gateaux by World Pastry Champion 2019 Chef Otto

School of Food Studies & Gastronomy (SFSG) invited Adjunct Senior Lecturer and World Pastry Champion 2019, Chef Otto Tay to conduct a half-day Masterclass Series Workshop with Bachelor of Patisserie Arts students. 17 students who registered for Creative Modern Pastry module participated in this workshop to learn the latest element in producing petit gateaux consisting of flavor construction, design component and garnishing by using the chestnut as the main ingredient.

During the workshop, Chef Otto introduced chestnut paste and cream and also how to combine this exotic nut together with the berries to form Mont Blanc Petit Gateaux. The dessert has built up different components such as Chocolate Sable, Cassis Gelee, Hazelnut Dacquoise, Chestnut Bavarois, Chestnut Bavarois and Chestnut Mousseline. The session was sponsored by Debic Brand which highlighted dairy whipping cream that is suitable for mousse, bavarian, cake coating and other desserts.

This session was one of the school's efforts to encourage, motivate and develop student interest in order to prepare them the be wholesome graduates to suit industry demands. Chef Otto concluded the event by giving a motivational speech and encouragement to the students to promote their interest in the pastry and bakery industry.