According to the USDA, on any given day, 13% of Americans will have consumed pizza (Rhodes). Be it the sauce-on-the-top deep dish of Chicago, the "pizza on a cracker" from St. Louis, or, God forbid, frozen—the United States loves this Italian entrée. However, it seems that many people do not consider the science behind the creation of this popular cuisine. But I have. I worked in an Italian eatery for almost a year-and-a-half and made more pizzas than any human should be subjected to. Because of…
I made a symbolic eleven-recipe cookbook for my final project. Each recipe references a text through its ingredients, color scheme, or cooking techniques. Some of the dishes were family recipes, and others were adapted from cooking websites to improve the taste and symbolism. The more complicated desserts are highly symbolic, but others are more lighthearted. The book’s title, “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry,” references the oft-repeated phrase “Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die.” This is a…
By using the right equipment in preparing, cooking, and serving food, employee will guarantee that everything is clean, everything is safe, and there is no mistake that can lead to foodborne illness. B. Equipment Needed to Produce and Serve Our lounge’s menu items are quite simple to make so the…
Have you ever had a craving for something sweet in the middle of the night but didn’t want to run to the store? If you have, you are in luck with this easy 7 ingredient sugar cookie recipe. Making cookies can be a fun activity for the family, the kids can decorate them and well the adults can eat them. Sugar cookies could also make a great snack to bring to a small get together. Before gathering your ingredients, you will want to preheat your oven to the temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit.…
The world we live in is like a constant bicycle wheel that never stops. We as, human beings are always on the go and has not come to recognize what our world can offer, right in our backyards. We live in a fast paced society, that we don 't usually have time to cook. Therefore, we are slowly killing our own ability to know how to cook. Thereby as consumers, we buy food that are convenient for us . In fact, we don 't really sit down and actually enjoy our food but instead eat food as if we are in…
What is Processed Food? When you think of processed foods most people just think chips, pop, cookies etc. but it is any food that has been modified before we consume it. From foods that are fermented, frozen, heated to dried to foods. Some examples include: • Fresh cut fruit/vegetables that have been packaged • Canned foods • Breakfast cereals, oatmeal’s, crackers • Convenience foods such as microwaveable meals/ready meals There are three main categories to be considered for processed food.…
flavor and texture, but also for its health-giving nutrients. Salmon is considered to be a beneficial food which contains high protein, omega-3 fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. (National Institutes of Health, 2007) There are many different ways in cooking or eating salmon in different countries. For example: Sashimi in Japan, which raw salmon will be sliced and served with soy sauce and wasabi or Lohikeitto in Nordic, which is a famous soup with salmon fillets, potatoes and leeks. But, while…
The Ministry of food is a centre that teaches people all ages, gender and nationality basic cooking skills with healthy products that will improve our everyday living. It was started by Jamie Oliver to help people live a healthy life, and to be educated about enjoying great food. I think Jamie Oliver created the ministry of food to show people how to cook food and to recognize the strength it has on people’s happiness, health and cash. He purposely put the Ministry of food in selected countries…
WHY ASIAN NATIONS USE CHOPSTICKS? There are various kinds of differences among cultures. One of them is the utensils used to eat. For example in Turkey spoons and forks are used for meal, and almost all nations use them to eat. However, this isn’t the same in every culture. As it is known Chinese people use chopsticks to eat, and China isn’t alone in terms of this situation because here are also another countries such as Japan, Korea where people use chopsticks to eat. Whereas nearly all over…
Drying out one pot and moving onto the next, Joan reflected on the fact that Harvest Festival preparations were in full swing. It seemed as if everyone in the city was cooking, baking treats, decorating, planning, or helping set up. Accommodating thousands of people on the castle grounds required a good deal of work. Although King Arthur and Queen Guinevere made it clear they’d provide food (including the traditional roast goose), drink, and entertainment, it was customary for people to bring…