Chefs prep for city ceremony

Chef and student mixing ingredients in bowls

Chef Lisa Valentine’s kitchen at Albany High’s Abrookin Career and Technical Center was hopping on Thursday as Culinary 2 and 3 students mixed, baked and decorated cookies in preparation for the city’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday night.

Take a look at photos of them working hard. (You don't need a Facebook account to see the photos. A window may appear that says, "To see more from Albany City Schools on Facebook, log on or create an account,” but you can dismiss it by clicking “not now.”)

By tomorrow, the bakers will have made 600 cookies for the event using a dozen different recipes. Stop by and taste the talents of our aspiring bakers! The ceremony will be held in Academy Park from 5-8 p.m.