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Jasmine Bottom was the last person to go to the demonstration table. As one of the youngest
participants, she chose to give a demonstration on making brownies from a box mix. She
cautioned that before starting, one should be sure to have all the proper utensils and all the right
ingredients. She also stressed that if using a mix, follow the directions that are provided.
She emphasized that mixing completely is
important, and to be sure that the eggs are
properly incorporated into the mix.
She drew chuckles from the audience when
she introduced them to “My little friend, Mr.
Scraper." Jasmine discussed using a spatula
to clean the sides of the mixing bowl when
pouring the mix into the baking pan.
Jasmine had brought a plate of brownies she
prepared at home for the judge to sample. There
were enough servings to go all around the room,
so everyone got to enjoy Jasmine’s efforts.
During the judge’s comments, Grunder said
she thought Jasmine had done a good job, but
in spite of help from Mr. Scraper she had
been just a little messy. Grunder pointed out
brownie batter on Jasmine’s apron.
Grunder told Jasmine that she might consider
making brownies from scratch in the future.
The little girl once again drew a laugh from
everyone when she explained that she had
“been baking cakes and brownies all my life
from a mix.”
Jasmine Bottom
