Our Semester has come to an end.

I want to thank you for being my first class of "Advanced Foods". It was fun. If you have time, please complete the following survey, rating each lab, so I can decide if I need to make changes in the future. Keep cooking!

Iron Chef Competition Today!!

Secret Ingredient: Crescent Rolls

Event Planning

Today students began an Event Planning activity. I have attached the directions for the project and a sample of a presentation if they need to refer to it. Their presentations will be on Wednesday, December 5th.

Instruction sheet

Sample Event Presentation - Thanksgiving

My Plate Assignment

Click on the SuperTracker link and follow these directions:

1. The first time you click on the Super Tracker link, click on Create Profile, and complete the information to complete your profile. 
2. Once your profile has been completed, click on My Plan to see your goal calorie intake and physical activity. 
3. You need to track your food intake for 3 consecutive days. Record your food intake by clicking on the Food Tracker. 
4. At the end of your 3 days, you will need to print out and turn in the following reports:  

Meal Summary Report

Food Group and Calories Report

Nutrients Report.  

All reports are due on Thursday, November 8th!

Home Cooking Assignment #3 Due

Just a reminder, that Home Cooking Assignment #3 is due Tuesday, October 30th!

Eating Disorders Assignments 10-10-12

Click on the following presentation for your information:


Eating Disorder Lesson                         

Folder Check #2 - Thursday, Oct. 4th

Just a reminder that 10/4/12 - 3 Assignments are due:

Folder Check #2
Home Cooking #2
Recipe Check #1

Items included on Folder Check #2:
Warmups (9)                                 18 points
Calcium Ppt Notes                        20
Cheese clues                                 15
Pg. 213 in text # 1,3,5                   15
What do you know about eggs?     10
All About Eggs                              20
Basic Knife Skills                           25

Papers all in order                          7
Total                                            130 points


Recipes included in Recipe Check:
French Toast
Banana / Pumpkin Bread
Cheddar Twists
Artisan Bread
Italian Spread/Olive Tapenade
Quiche or Egg Frittata
Macaroni & Cheese
Fruit Dip & Marinara Mozzarella dip
Homemade Pasta
Marinara Sauce with Meat

Folder Check #1 Due Tuesday, 9/4/12

Here is a list of items that need to be on your folder checklist form:

1. Warmups  (5)                                 10 points
2. Preventing Accidents                       14
3. Chapter 21 Review                         12 - I have that paper for each table, so you can't include it.
4. Culinary Safety Review Puzzle         16
5. Cul Safety Rev. pg 3                       12
6. Chapter 42 Study Guide                  12
7. Breads - Quick, Yeast, Flat              8
8. Bread - Table Collage                     10 - Should have been turned in already.
9.  Quick Bread Combos                    10
10. Quick Bread Online Comment        5

Papers are in order                              6
Total Points                                       115    

Keep Checking this site!

Well, I posted last Thursday and gave everyone an opportunity to earn a few extra credit points on their safety test and NO ONE LEFT A COMMENT.  So now this is a homework assignment.

We have taken the safety test, and completed our first lab - delicious French Toast. Next up - Quick Breads and Yeast Breads!

Homework assignment: Comment on this post with your first name and initial. Answer the following question:

What are puffed up individual breads that are leavened primarily by the natural action of steam??? (This was not talked about in class this year, but was discussed last year when we went over the Principles of Baking. Hint: They are made using the picture shown. ) Comments need to be made by Friday, August 31st, 5:00pm.

Safety Test and French Toast

Thursday, August 23rd is SAFETY TEST day, and also our first lab is scheduled!! French Toast!! Yum! Study and think about the safety information we have been reviewing the past few days. If you still have papers from last year - take a look at those again too! I told you not to throw anything away. You need to pass with 85% or better in order to cook tomorrow and you won't want to miss "Emeril"s Favorite French Toast"! To help your test score, comment on this post about what your favorite breakfast food is, leave your first name and last initial and you will earn 2 points added to your test score. Comments need to be made by Thursday, 10:00am to earn those 2 extra points. My favorite breakfast is a potato, egg, bacon, onion, cheese latka!

Welcome to Exploring Culinary II - formerly known as Advanced Foods!  This is a first for me, and I am so happy to have an actual Advanced class this year. I have about 25 cooking labs planned for this semester (all different recipes from last year) as well as a few fun activities I think you will enjoy! Like last year, we will be reviewing safety information first and you will need to pass a safety test with at least an 85% or better before cooking, and we will be cooking next week!

What would you like to learn how to make this semester?