Casserole

Empty Riches Clean morning sun shone through the skeleton of nails and planks, casting geometric shadows across the unsanded plank floor. The only sounds to be heard were the sweet chirping of birds and the rhythmic pounding of many hammers finishing the house. Giants bustled everywhere, one placing drywall, another laying tile, and some planting huge flowers beneath the newly painted mailbox. This was a banner week for Habitat for Humungosity (HFH), 3 homes already finished and this last…

My family consists of my mom, dad, sister and myself. We are just missing the dog named Fido, a ‘57 Chevy and a recipe book of casseroles to become the perfect 1950’s model suburban family. However I believe we are far from the stereotype for a boring vanilla family. This might be just because I am a member of it, but I think we are pretty cool. My sister is ten years younger than I, so we do not have the classic sibling rivalry in competing for attention. We are very close and actually quite…

It is the spring semester of 2016 at National Park Community College. The day begins with Joan Henry’s English Composition 11 class where Mrs. Henry divides the class into groups of four. She gives the class our first assignment which includes exchanging contact information and an informal interview. The topics chosen for the interview include my classmate’s hobbies, accomplishments and goals. The three English Composition 11 students I interviewed are Kevin Uribes, Jennifer Conrad and Shandi…

Campfire Cookbook Review Camping is a wonderful past time. Fresh air, nature, sunshine, and nights around the fire are something everyone should try to experience. Whatever the images are that leap to mind when camping is mentioned, the one question we all ask is: “What are we going to eat?” While you can get by with GORP, trail mix, and “hot dog on a stick”; I say, “WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?” If it is all you have, absolutely, eat it. Then find civilization, because you aren't going to last…

others say we do not eat healthy. Not all our food is greasy or fried. We have different varieties for people to eat while they are at the South such as: fresh veggies, pasta, beans, or a salad. We switch up on the things we like to eat, and make casseroles. I love when my family has Sunday Dinner because we all are reunited and come together. In addition, Southern food has history. People love to eat and it’s a wonderful thing to discover. My family likes fried chicken and rice and gravy…

Unit One Response The first unit experience in Foods in Literature and Film – Five Meals has been a wonderful experience for any culinary explorer, film lover, and adventurous student of other cultures. The first class most members of the class shared what their passions were about their favorite meal. The “will not ever eat” was also discussed and why. The film, The Hundred Foot Journey is currently streaming on one of the pay networks. It is saved for my family to view and experience. The…

However, Fruits and vegetables are cheaper than unhealthy foods by portion size (Hellmich 1). Do not let Kraft know this though. It is simple to supply your body with the nutrients it needs on a budget. Actually, it is cheaper than buying premade food. According to Hellmich many of the healthiest superfoods on the market are extremely inexpensive items like, beans and brown rice. These two ingredients are the base of a lot of dishes such as pastas, stews, soup, salads, and even some breads.…

Since the beginning of time, society has had rigid criteria for men and women with their roles blatantly labeled as either masculine or feminine. The man is suppose to be strong and in charge, while the woman cooks and looks after the children. We are constantly reminded of this through sources such as T.V shows and advertisements. The post modern literary movement has shed light on this phenomenon and stressed the need for flexibility in these clear cut roles. However the process of change is…

One When the coast begins to thaw, there is widespread haste. On a crook in a downtown Granville street, a girl wrestles newspapers into their stand. Iris skitters across the street, hair blown sideways in a sudden onset of wind and rain. A tropical emotion brews in her chest. Papayas are on sale (a dollar-fifty each). So are roses. Outside the market, couples set up lawn chairs to watch the ocean blow by. The store clerk pulls her almond hair off her neck. Iris gives her ten dollars…

Napoleon Dynamite, a film about an awkward adolescent who has trouble fitting in with his peers. Making his new friends, Deborah and Pedro help him know what it feels like to be liked and wanted. Wanting to try to fit in with his new peers he helps Pedro run for president. At home he has his disruptive family making things anything but calm, his home is chaotic and unwelcoming, because of his grandmother who is physically never there as well as his Uncle Rico whom came to visit. The main…