Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 225 - 211: The Mid-Autumn Festival Event Begins

Chapter 225: Chapter 211: The Mid-Autumn Festival Event Begins

As soon as they stepped into the garden of Dorami Kindergarten...

Huang Jun’s family unexpectedly ran into Yang Yuxi.

She was dressed in a simple white ruqun, the hem of her skirt gently swaying with the breeze, like a classical beauty stepping gracefully out of an ancient painting, captivating everyone’s attention.

Her long hair was carefully styled into an elegant bun, adorned with a few small pink and white flowers, complemented by an exquisite hairpin, perfectly blending with her Hanfu. These details highlighted her pure and unique beauty, while adding a touch of extraordinary vibrancy.

They exchanged glances!

In each other’s eyes, there was a look of amazement.

Huang Jun was captivated by the combination of classical and modern beauty in Yang Yuxi, and Yang Yuxi was impressed by the Hanfu attire of Huang Jun’s family.

Especially Qingqing and Weiwei, who were dressed like little fairies, which made her sincerely exclaim, "Wow... Qingqing, Weiwei, you two look so beautiful today!" 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Qingqing and Weiwei, who were praised, beamed with even brighter smiles.

Qingqing sweetly replied, "Thank you, Miss Yang, you’re so pretty too!"

"Yes, Miss Yang, your Hanfu and hairstyle are so beautiful, I love them!" Weiwei’s little face was filled with an innocent smile.

"The feeling is mutual!"

Yang Yuxi smiled graciously, then curiously asked, "By the way, which store did you get your hairstyles done at?"

"Our dad did them for us by hand!" Weiwei and Qingqing said proudly.

"Oh..."

Yang Yuxi showed a look of surprise.

She knew Huang Jun was skilled in cooking, but she never expected him to be so talented in hairstyling too!

She suddenly felt that Huang Jun was a styling master whose talents had been overshadowed by his culinary skills!

She couldn’t help but give Huang Jun two thumbs up, "Qingqing’s dad, you’re so talented! You can even do such beautiful hairstyles for the children."

"Miss Yang, you’re too kind!" Huang Jun smiled modestly, then instructed, "Miss Yang, I’ll leave Qingqing and Weiwei to you. I need to go check on the preparations in the kitchen."

"Alright, Qingqing’s dad." Yang Yuxi nodded in agreement, reached out to hold Qingqing and Weiwei’s little hands, and gently reminded him, "Today’s event starts at nine o’clock sharp, make sure you don’t miss it!"

"Dad, make sure to come on time for the Mid-Autumn Festival event!" Qingqing and Weiwei waved their little hands, reminding him reluctantly.

"Don’t worry, I’ll come over as soon as I’m done."

Huang Jun waved back with a smile, then turned and walked into the kitchen.

As soon as he stepped into the kitchen!

He became the most eye-catching person.

There’s nothing he could do about it!

With such elegance and extraordinary temperament, it’s hard not to attract attention!

Aunt Lin’s eyes lit up at once, and she exclaimed in delight, "Oh my, Chef Huang, your Hanfu today is so stylish! Not only do you look spirited, but you also exude a scholarly aura, it’s truly eye-catching!"

"I thought it was a handsome scholar from ancient times who traveled through time to be here, but it turns out to be our Chef Huang, what a pleasant surprise!" Aunt Li chimed in.

"Good morning, Aunt Lin and Aunt Li! There was a requirement for this kindergarten event, as a parent, I naturally have to fully cooperate."

Huang Jun responded, while skillfully changing into his professional chef’s attire.

He walked into the workspace.

He wanted to check if the frozen custard filling he made yesterday afternoon had reached the expected firmness.

Today’s parent-child teaching task was to teach parents and children how to make creamy, sweet custard mooncakes with a melting core.

However, due to the intricate and time-consuming process of making these mooncakes, it wasn’t possible to demonstrate every step on site within the limited time.

To ensure the event went smoothly, Huang Jun had prepared the groundwork in advance.

He used his free time yesterday afternoon to carefully make the melting core filling and placed it in the freezer to ensure it would be ready for use today.

For the custard filling, which wasn’t suitable for overnight storage, he had plans in place to prepare it later.

Regarding the arrangement of the teaching content, he had meticulously prepared a set of illustrated guides and video tutorials. He hoped that through these straightforward and easily understandable methods, everyone could better grasp the mooncake-making techniques.

Of course.

Parental involvement was indispensable.

They would work with their children to complete the key step of wrapping the filling and together make delicious creamy custard melting core mooncakes.

Huang Jun greeted Qian Guoxiang, who had arrived early: "Good morning, Assistant Chef Qian!"

"Chef Huang, you’re here. The melting core filling you made yesterday has already frozen solid," Qian Guoxiang reported with a smile.

"Is that so, let me have a look..."

Huang Jun walked over to the refrigeration area to check.

Excellent!

The melting core filling was thoroughly frozen, meeting his requirements perfectly.

Next, it was time to make the custard filling.

Huang Jun stood at the workstation, methodically pouring low-gluten flour, milk powder, custard powder, fine sugar, and salt into the large stainless steel pans.

He carefully mixed these ingredients with a spatula, ensuring each component was fully integrated.

Next, he slowly poured in the milk, stirring with a spatula as he poured, ensuring that the milk and dry ingredients were fully integrated, forming a moist dough.

Then he added some eggs into it, continuing to stir evenly with the spatula.

The addition of the eggs made the batter even more delicate and smooth.

Immediately after, he added in crumbled salted egg yolks.

These tiny crumbles of salted egg yolk were like golden pearls, dotting the batter and adding an enticing hint of color.

Huang Jun again used the spatula to mix the batter and salted egg yolk crumbles evenly until it formed a uniform, smooth custard mixture.

The operation room was filled with a subtle aroma of milk and egg.

He took out the pot, preparing to pour the custard mixture into the pot.

To ensure the custard filling maintained a delicate texture, he sieved it to remove particles from the batter, gently pressing the larger pieces with a spatula.

He added softened butter into the pot.

He turned on medium heat.

Continuously stirring the custard mixture in the pot with a spatula.

As the heat slowly increased, the custard mixture in the pot gradually achieved a thick consistency, emitting a captivating rich aroma of milk and egg.

Huang Jun adeptly adjusted the heat to low, starting to stir the custard mixture continuously, making it even smoother and more delicate.

As time passed...

The custard mixture became thicker and thicker, gradually forming clumps and emitting a tempting sheen.

He carefully controlled the heat at all times to avoid overcooking that might cause oil separation, impacting the taste and texture of the custard filling.

After a meticulous operation, a pot of fragrant, smooth, and subtly colored custard filling finally appeared before him.

To ensure the custard filling maintained both its taste and texture and to prevent a skin from forming, Huang Jun carefully wrapped it in plastic wrap and placed it in the refrigerator to cool.

This way, the custard filling can gradually set during cooling, making a perfect preparation for the upcoming mooncake making.

Once the custard filling was done, Huang Jun didn’t take a break but instead immediately focused on the next crucial step—the creation of the pastry.

He mixed the softened unsalted butter uniformly, ensuring it had a smooth and delicate texture.

Then he sifted in powdered sugar and salt, adding a blend of sweet and salty flavors to the pastry.

He turned on medium speed to whisk, continuing to stir for a minute, ensuring the butter, powdered sugar, and salt were fully integrated.

Adding in egg yolk, continuing to whisk, to make the pastry batter more delicate.

He poured in coconut milk and stirred evenly, then added milk powder and wheat starch, gently mixing them.

Afterward, he sifted in cheese powder and low-gluten flour, carefully cutting and mixing with a spatula until it formed a dough.

Once the pastry dough was complete, Huang Jun placed it on a silicone mat, gently pushing it out and pulling it back with the heel of his palm, repeating several times.

During this process, he attentively monitored the state of the dough until it neither stuck to his hands nor the silicone mat, nodding contentedly.

Finally, he wrapped the finished pastry in plastic wrap as well and placed it in the refrigerator to freeze...

...

At the gate of Dorami Kindergarten.

As the chime of the Mid-Autumn Festival event approached, a bustling and lively scene unfolded at the gate.

Parents and children alike were dressed in various delicate traditional Chinese attires, as if they had traveled back through a thousand years, joining the grand Mid-Autumn feast in full regalia.

The children’s outfits were particularly eye-catching, some wearing brightly colored jackets, while others wore embroidered skirts.

The girls perhaps had a few ornate silk flowers adorning their buns, while the boys wore little scholar hats, lively and adorable, full of childlike innocence.

They curiously eyed each other’s garments, their eyes betraying expressions of marvel.

"Dad, look at that child’s clothes, they’re so beautiful!" Lin Weipeng exclaimed excitedly to Lin Weilin, pointing at a little girl not far away.

"Yes, Pengpeng, everyone’s dressed very special and beautiful today." Lin Weilin replied with a cheerful laugh.

The parents were not to be outdone either, some dressed in elegant robes, others in flowing long gowns, the men donning caps, the women’s hair accessories complex and exquisite, all showcasing a respect for the traditional festival and cultural heritage.

Amidst the children’s embrace, their faces were bright with festive joy, exchanging with one another the anticipation for the upcoming events.

"This Mid-Autumn event is really nice, giving children the opportunity to experience traditional culture." Qu Qing said to Li Xiuxian beside her.

"Yes, I also think activities like this are very meaningful, allowing children to learn our traditional festivals from an early age." Li Xiuxian nodded in agreement.

Yuanyuan looked at the decorations at the entrance, her mouth slightly agape, her eyes full of amazement: "Momma, look there, such beautiful lanterns!"

Li Xiuxian responded with a smile, "Yes, Yuanyuan, these are specially arranged to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Do you like them?"

Yuanyuan happily nodded, "I like them! Momma, besides making mooncakes with Qingqing’s dad today, what else are we going to do?"

Li Xiuxian gently stroked her hair: "Hmm, hmm, there are many fun games and activities waiting for us. We need to go inside and see."

Yuanyuan’s face lit up with anticipation: "Then let’s go in quickly..."

She eagerly tugged on Li Xiuxian’s hand, heading toward the kindergarten gate...

As parents and children gradually made their way into the kindergarten, the lively scene at the gate slowly extended inside...

A Mid-Autumn Festival event filled with traditional cultural ambiance was about to unfold.