🍲 COOKING COMPETITION RULES & GUIDELINES 🍲 📋 OVERVIEW * Budget: Each team has been allocated $20 to buy ingredients for their dish. * Class Day: You will cook your dish during class next week using a portable butane burner provided to each team. * Supplied Items: Salt, pepper, sugar, and oil will be provided. Everything else must be brought by your team. ---------------------------------------- 📝 RULES & GUIDELINES RECIPE DEVELOPMENT * Collaborate with your team to create a recipe that is affordable, simple, and uses accessible ingredients. BUDGET & RECEIPTS * Receipts Required: Each team must bring receipts for all ingredients purchased. This will confirm that you stayed within the $20 budget. * Budget Exclusions: Spices can be brought from home and do not count towards the budget. However, main food ingredients (like protein, vegetables, grains, etc.) do count. * Splitting Costs: Teams can split the cost of ingredients.  * For example, if two teams agree to buy a dozen eggs for $3.50 and each team uses 6 eggs in their dish, $1.75 will be applied to each team's budget. EQUIPMENT & INGREDIENTS * Provided by HT: Each team will have one portable butane burner. We will supply salt, pepper, sugar, and oil. * Bring Your Own: All other kitchen tools and equipment must be brought by your team, including knives, cutting boards, pots, pans, and any special utensils needed. PREP & COOKING * Minimal Prep Allowed at Home: You can do minimal prep work at home, like marinating meat, but all other prep and cooking should be done in class. * Team Involvement: All team members should be involved in the cooking process during class. ---------------------------------------- 📊 JUDGING CRITERIA Your dish will be judged based on the following categories: * Taste: 50 points * Affordability: 20 points * Presentation: 15 points * Creativity: 15 points    We’re excited to see what each team creates and taste the delicious dishes you come up with! Good luck, and happy cooking! ---------------------------------------- Feel free to ask in the GroupMe if you have any questions or need further clarification.   ---------------------------------------- Tr. Phi's Slides for reference: Google Slides [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15jb4KiBAOq9gP6PDsgGDbgEhQUv1BxtRYTerSLVzVGI/edit?usp=sharing]

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 - ALL SAINTS DAY MASS Reminder that November 1 is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass at our church is at 6:30pm. ---------------------------------------- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 - CEMETERY PRAYER AND CLEANING SERVICE More info on the Don Bosco Website [https://donboscoaustin.org/all-souls-day-cemetery-prayer-and-cleaning-service/] CemeteryCleaning [https://cms.hiepsi.donbosco.cc/assets/2338ed4e-ac5e-4801-b096-f020588aefdf?width=736&height=960] ---------------------------------------- SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 - PARISH YOUTH DAY WITH PAUL J KIM Note: This event takes place during 8am Mass, TNTT, and GL time. Please arrive at 8am and stay for the entire duration. More info on the Don Bosco Site [https://donboscoaustin.org/parish-youth-day-november-3-2024/] Pj Kim Nov24 [https://cms.hiepsi.donbosco.cc/assets/7879a677-2e87-4ea6-b586-0392cd5f43a4?width=791&height=1024] ---------------------------------------- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 - NS/HS RETREAT This is a special opportunity to deepen your faith and grow closer to Christ and each other. See you there! Nghia Si Hiep Si Retreat Flyer [https://cms.hiepsi.donbosco.cc/assets/1cb23dcd-c9c2-428a-827b-a2275d098e0b?width=1546&height=2000]  

✨ Join us for the Nghĩa Sĩ and Hiệp Sĩ 2024 Retreat! This is a special opportunity to grow closer to Christ and deepen your faith. This retreat offers a time for reflection, prayer, spiritual renewal, and fun! 🙏 📅 Details: * 🗓 Dates: November 8th, 2024, 6:00 PM - November 9th, 2024, 4:30 PM * 📍 Location: Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church * 💵 Cost: $25 (due by October 20, 2024) * 👥 Who Can Attend: Nghĩa Sĩ and Hiệp Sĩ members * 🚗 Drop-Off and Pick-Up: Parents, please bring your children to the church by 6:00 PM on November 8th and pick them up by 4:30 PM on November 9th. ✨ Why Attend? This retreat is designed to help you connect with God, build friendships, and strengthen your faith. 💒 Take a break from your daily routine to spend time in prayer, enjoy community, and grow spiritually. 🌿 ❓ Questions? If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out: * 📞 Tr. Huy: (512) 955-1036 * 📞 Tr. Todd: (737) 888-1920 We look forward to seeing you there! 🙌 CONSENT FORM Consent Form [https://donboscoaustin.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Consent-Form-Nghia-Si_Hiep-Si-Retreat-2024.pdf]   PACKING LIST Packing List [http://donboscoaustin.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NS.HS-Retreat-Packing-List-2024.pdf]   Nghia Si Hiep Si Retreat Flyer [https://cms.hiepsi.donbosco.cc/assets/65c122b3-c820-441a-9a02-6de54a97093c?width=1546&height=2000]