AHS Culinary Arts

02/13/2026

👑 Laissez les bons temps rouler!👑

Today in the kitchen we talked about Mardi Gras and the sweet tradition behind the King Cake — where it started, what it represents, and why there’s always a little surprise inside. Then my Intro students rolled up their sleeves and made their own Shortcut King Cakes (because we’re learning smart and efficient 😉).

Even better? My Advanced Culinary students stepped in as mentors — answering questions, guiding techniques, and modeling what leadership in the kitchen looks like. That’s the kind of full-circle moment that makes teaching worth it.

Flour on the counters, sugar in the air, and teamwork everywhere.
Mrs. Boyd’s kitchen stays busy — and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 💜💛💚👑🍰

01/30/2026

🏈 The Ultimate Savory Super Bowl Spread!

Leave the cooking to the pros! The AHS Culinary Arts team has prepped a heavy-hitting menu of savory favorites for your Super Bowl party. No sweets here—just the salty, cheesy, and spicy snacks you need for the big game.

The Starting Lineup

Hawaiian Sliders – Sweet ham and melty cheese on buttery rolls.
Big Mac Sliders – All the flavors of the classic burger in bite-sized form.
Ranch Stars – The perfect crunchy, zesty snack.
Texas Firecrackers – Bold, seasoned crackers with a spicy kick.
Spinach Artichoke Dip – Creamy, cheesy, and always a crowd favorite.
Corn Dip – A savory, scoopable classic that disappears fast.

The Game Plan
Don’t get caught with an empty table! Secure your snacks by the deadline:
📅 Order Deadline: Wednesday, February 4th @ 3:35
🚚 Pick-Up Date: Friday, February 6th, until 4:30
📍 Location: AHS Culinary Department

Payment Options
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Thank you for supporting our students! Every purchase helps fund supplies for the AHS Culinary Arts program. Eat well and do good!

01/23/2026

12/16/2025

🎄 The Results Are In! 🏠✨
Our Culinary students absolutely knocked it out of the park with their incredible Gingerbread Houses last week! We had so much fun viewing all the amazing creations and want to thank everyone who came down, viewed, and cast their popular votes!
A huge congratulations to our Top Three Winners, determined by our panel of judges and popular vote:

🥇 1st Place: Traditional Gingerbread House
* Yasmin Sato Kachel
* Maja Meszaros

🥈 2nd Place: Barbie Dream House
* Caiden Goodnight
* Kylee Nelson
* Jakaelynn Wells
* Shaquira Ware
* Malaysia Price

🥉 3rd Place: Snoopy House
* Emily Benitez
* Brissa Delgado
* Carmen Guzman

Swipe to see the winning designs! We are so proud of all our students' creativity and hard work! Happy Holidays!

12/12/2025

2025 AHS Culinary Arts Gingerbread House Showdown

12/12/2025

🎉🏡 **Gingerbread House Showdown Alert!** 🎄🍪

It was a tough competition at our **Student Gingerbread House Showdown**! We were absolutely blown away by the incredible creativity, construction skills, and holiday spirit poured into these amazing edible masterpieces.

From charming snow-covered cottages and whimsical winter scenes to intricate details and clever candy work—our students truly outdid themselves! 🤩 A huge shoutout to everyone who participated; your hard work, frosting finesse, and gingerbread genius made this event a huge success.

Take a look at the stunning entries! Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! 👇

12/08/2025

🏗️ The Great Gingerbread Challenge is ON! 🏠

Our AHS Culinary Arts students are officially underway with their annual gingerbread competition, and the creativity is already spicy!
Teams across all culinary classes spent last week planning their themes, and now they've moved into the construction phase.

Competition Details:
* The Starting Point: Each team begins with a basic gingerbread kit.
* The Upgrade: Students can choose to expand their structure by adding rooms or designing elaborate decorations.
* The Smorgasbord: They have access to a massive selection of edible items for decoration—the possibilities are endless!

Construction will continue through Thursday. The final judging takes place on Friday when the AHS principals will arrive to evaluate the amazing creations! 📸

12/03/2025

Today in one of our Introduction to Culinary Arts classes, the students became the masters! 🎓 A few of our talented 3rd and 4th-year students took over the classroom to teach the underclassmen the "recipe for success": Food Safety Basics.

From preventing cross-contamination to proper storage techniques, these upperclassmen dished out some serious knowledge. We love seeing our students step up and mentor the next generation of chefs! 👩‍🏫🧼

11/21/2025

Students have been getting ready for Thanksgiving this week! Preparing a Thanksgiving meal for the school board, getting orders ready for pickup, and getting ready for their own celebration, they have been super busy and having fun in the kitchen.

11/14/2025

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER!

🦃 Let AHS Culinary Arts do the cooking this Thanksgiving! 🥧
Our Annual Thanksgiving Fundraiser is back! Take the stress out of your holiday meal and let our talented student chefs prepare your favorite sides and desserts.
Available for Order: (Lg - 9x13; Sm - 8x8)
Chicken & Dressing $40/lg $25/sm
Macaroni & Cheese $30/lg $15/sm
Broccoli Rice Casserole $30/lg $15/sm
Hash Brown Casserole $30/lg $15/sm
Sweet Potato Crunch $30/lg $15/sm
Cinnamon Apple Cobbler $25/lg $15/sm
Pumpkin Pound Cake $30
Banana Nut Bundt Cake $30
ORDER HERE
https://forms.gle/4X2nwg62Gz2MB3uf9
All proceeds directly support the AHS Culinary Arts program!
Order Deadline: Nov 14th Pickup: Nov 21st at AHS CTE Building

11/06/2025

🦃 Let AHS Culinary Arts do the cooking this Thanksgiving! 🥧
Our Annual Thanksgiving Fundraiser is back! Take the stress out of your holiday meal and let our talented student chefs prepare your favorite sides and desserts.
Available for Order: (Lg - 9x13; Sm - 8x8)
Chicken & Dressing $40/lg $25/sm
Macaroni & Cheese $30/lg $15/sm
Broccoli Rice Casserole $30/lg $15/sm
Hash Brown Casserole $30/lg $15/sm
Sweet Potato Crunch $30/lg $15/sm
Cinnamon Apple Cobbler $25/lg $15/sm
Pumpkin Pound Cake $30
Banana Nut Bundt Cake $30
ORDER HERE
https://forms.gle/4X2nwg62Gz2MB3uf9
All proceeds directly support the AHS Culinary Arts program!
Order Deadline: Nov 14th Pickup: Nov 21st at AHS CTE Building