Drew Tulloch ’26. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.
Drew Tulloch ’26 is a third-year senior at Northwood and is on the Varsity Hockey team. This year, he has been learning how to cook a wide variety of foods for his Peak Pathway project. He has been watching hours of video on technique and diverse ways to cook. He is working alongside his parents in the kitchen.
According to Northwood’s website, “The Peak Pathways Program at Northwood is a flagship academic offering that provides students with a transformative, year-long independent study experience. This customizable program empowers students to take ownership of their education by pursuing in-depth projects on topics they are passionate about, fostering personal growth, and preparing them for success in high school, college, and beyond.”
Tulloch’s interest in cooking is personal. “I grew up eating a lot of Italian food and other types of food from around the world because my family likes to travel a lot. I feel like I have a pretty wide palate and a good taste for food with all the diverse types of cuisine I have had,” said Drew.
Drews has cooked many new dishes and experimented with different spices, herbs, and sauces. He has served dishes such as steak with peppercorn sauce, fettuccine alfredo, lemon chicken, salmon lasagna, and more. He said, “I think I’ve protected my craft, but there’s more to learn.”
Above: some of the dishes that Tulloch has made during his Peak Pathway. Photos provided.
Drew’s parents have always made great chicken cutlets (his father) and lasagna (his mom). They also cook exceptionally good meals every day, staying creative. Drew said, “Growing up with my parents being good cooks, I feel like I always took well-cooked food for granted. So, this year I wanted to learn the skill of cooking so I could feed myself in college, repay my parents for all the meals they have cooked me, and have the skill to be a good cook in general.”
