John Oliver’s program on food waste gave me a better insight to the unethical habits of American citizens. Although he can be a tad over the top when addressing issues his information and overall message is important. Oliver focused a lot of attention on the habits of consumers at grocery stores. He uses an analogy that makes it clear that we are wasting an excessive … Continue reading Food Waste

My mother had a difficult task not only raising three boys, but also preparing meals for a family of five. She learned how to cook from not only her mother, but also her older sisters Julie and Mary, as well as her Aunt Beth. Her first time in the kitchen cooking she prepared  meat loaf and eggs. However, as she got more experience she was able … Continue reading My Mother the Chef

Japantown is enriched with Japanese culture. During our food tour we learned many of the customs and traditions of the Japanese culture, as well as tasting their delicious foods. Our first stop was a coffee shop. The waitress brought everyone in our group a cup of the sweet potato latte. The tour guide said the people who get their food or drinks first may ask … Continue reading Japantown

The three ingredients I randomly selected were chicken, beets, and spiralized zucchini. When it comes to creating appetizing dishes, I’m nothing more than a amateur. This chopped challenge really forced me to explore my culinary creativity. For my first ingredient, spiralized zucchini, I decided to make spiralized zucchini noodles. I added olive oil to the sizzling skillet, and tossed my zucchini for about five minutes. … Continue reading Chopped Challenge

My worst kitchen disaster would be anytime I step foot in a kitchen. Narrowing my disasters down to the worst of the worst, one trumps them all. Such a simple task for an ordinary person, but not for a five year old Justin Schrager. As I lurked into the kitchen, creeping ever so slowly towards my favorite snack, I kept my head on a swivel … Continue reading Kitchen Disaster

Eat Your Words first field trip was a major success. Our tour guide was a young lady who was knowledgable about all the restaurants and foods we consumed. We started out sampling a dessert from a cupcake business. These cupcakes were carefully hand crafted, with frosting that sat gently on top. They were small cupcakes that offered a delicious taste without overwhelming the indulger. I … Continue reading 24 and Mission Field Trip

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