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Global FoodsJournal EntriesSpring 2012
Journal #1 January 30 Write a journal entry about one of the topics
below. This will help you prepare for the unit project at the end of the unit. Identify ways to determine safety concerns in
your kitchen. Describe practical ways to avoid accidents in the
kitchen. Explain how to safely react to an accident if one
occurs.
Journal Entry #2January 31
What is food safety? Do you consider keeping pets away from food
and refrigerating perishable foods to be practices that are part of food safely? What?
Journal Entry #3February 1 Why do you think it is important to change
and wash dish towels often?
Journal Entry #4February 3 When freezing meat, why is it important to
wrap it tightly and seal the package with freezer tape?
Why should food items in the freezer be packed close together?
Journal Entry #5February 6 What is the FDA? What is their role in our
food supply?
Journal Entry #6February 7 What foods are specialties in your region of
the country (Pacific Northwest)? Choose a regional favorite that your would serve to a visitor who wants to experience the “local flavor.” In writing, describe the example you’ve chosen. Explain how the food or dish represents your area’s tastes and culture.
Journal Entry #7February 9 What are kitchen appliances? List all. List types of cookware, bake ware, measuring
tools, cutting tools, mixing tools, & cleanup supplies.
Journal Entry #8February 10 Indian Fry Bread & flat breads: Cooking Lab
Check in questions: What cultures specialize in several types of flat breads? Please list the culture and the type of bread.
Check out questions: Fry bread is a Native America traditional bread. What is significant about the ingredients used to make fry bread? Why was the bread created?
Journal Entry #9February 13 What do you eat? What did you eat for dinner
last night? Is the food a specialty in your region of the country? Another region? Why might difference in cuisines dissipate as you get closer to the border between regions?
Journal Entry #10February 14
United States: Wisconsin
Lab: Cheese Soup
Check in question: Why is Wisconsin known for their cheese? What other types of cheeses are often cooked with?
Check out question: What was the hardest part of the recipe? What was the most successful? How would the recipe be better if changed?
Journal Entry #11February 15 In one sentence, list four ingredients that are
the foundation of foods in Texas and Mexico.
Journal Entry #12February 16 Lab: Stuffed Jalapeños
Check in question: Have you ever worked with jalapeños? What are some safety precautions to take? What should you be careful with?
Check out questions: What was the result of the lab? Was the recipe a success? What could be added?
Journal Entry #13February 21 Check in ?s: Why is Canada's flag represent a
maple leaf? What are two of Canada’s favorite ingredients?
Check out ?s: What was your favorite aspect of the cooking lab? How did the recipe turn out?
Journal Entry #14February 22 What do you know about Canadian cuisine?
What region of Canada is influenced by French cooking? What treats are typically eaten in Canada?
Journal Entry #15February 24 Wild Rice Lab Check in: What is the difference between the
following grains? Wild rice, quinoa & Amaranth. DEFINE EACH FOR CREDIT!
Check out: If wild rice is NOT rice…what is it?
Journal Entry #16February 29 Brainstorm foods associated with Latin
America and the Caribbean. How has the history and geography of Latin
America had an impact on the foods served there?
March 2Journal #17 What precautions would you take when
handling chilies in the kitchen, and why? `
March 5Journal #18 What foods are naturally available in Latin
America? What culture introduced rice to Latin
America? How are frijoles used in Mexican cooking?
March 9 Journal Entry #19 Guest speaker from Northwest Culinary
school. Take notes on presentation.
March 13-14Journal Entry #20 Chapter 49 review Questions 1-22
March 19Journal Entry #21 Define coconut milk. Why is rice popular in this particular country?
March 22 Despite their shared language, British and American
people have unique names for some foods. Write what you think these British foods might be: Crisps Chips Toad-in-the-hole Bloater paste on toast
Then research what these food actually are.
April 9 Which would be more filling, low tea or high
tea? Why? What foods are included in a typical British
dinner? Why do you think that oats are particularly
popular in Scotland?
April 10 Why is corned beef called corned beef? What ingredient in ratatouille shows that it is
from southern France? How do the French ensure that their bread is
fresh? What cooking method is used for
sauerbraten?
April 16 What cultures contributed to Belgian cuisine? What two ways do the Dutch eat pancakes? What influence did the Dutch have on the
making of sweets? What countries influences Swiss cooking?