2/18/15

These last two weeks I've had to ponder how to circumvent the issues that I found with my plans and it's been nearly impossible to figure out what to write about for the journal.  Mrs.Harris and I began talking last Wednesday about different ideas regarding my project and how to overcome some of the obstacles that I've been facing since the beginning of the semester. We asked Mrs.Villeneuve about issues like transportation and finances, we then came to the conclusion that if it was too hard to actually cook that I should just make my cookbook and only cook for the art show in May. I will design and make the cookbook as my final project. There is a possibility that I will do a popcorn fundraiser to fund my expenses for Nikki's art show. On the other hand, it is becoming more inevitable that I'm transfer to another school so I'm uncertain as to whether I am even going to be able to finish my project and thats effecting my project greatly because I don't want to put in a insane amount of work just so that I don't finish the cookbook! However, I intend to continue working on my blog and interview questions as much as possible in these next month and a half.

On a happier note, the popcorn fundraiser idea was decided on because of its cost effective nature and the fact that we can sell a sandwich baggies full for 50¢ a bag. I hope to do different flavors like; Butter, cinnamon sugar, and cheese. This should cover some of the expenses for groceries and other necessities. Besides most people like gourmet popcorn and if it is cheap,available and healthy then it should sell fairly easy. I have to get permission from my adopted mom to use her popcorn machine so we save money on olive oil and from the school to sell on school grounds.

2/9/15

On Thursday I began my research and discovered several new things about the history and etiquette of Chinese cuisine. One interesting fact is that their main meal is called Zhŭshí and consists of Rice, noodles and steamed buns and their side dishes (Cài) are vegetables, meat and fish. Unlike in western cultures where meat and fish are the main meal and vegetables and starches are the side dishes. Each region of China has it's own flavoring and take on traditional dishes. There are approximately 20 different type of Chinese cuisines in China.  Another difference between the east and west is that meals are eaten family style and each diner is given their own individual bowl of rice and a pair of chopsticks. I found this video on Chinese Etiquette from one of my favorite Youtuber "Off The Great Wall".

2/3/15

I wasn't able to post on Friday because I was at Districts all day. It is very inconvenient to not have access to internet at home because I can't type up my journals daily so I have to keep a catalog of what happens during my days and then type it up during my spare time. Today I will be researching The History of Chinese,Japanese and Korean food and taking notes so that I can get an idea of what techniques I will need to learn and also what the foods have in common. I will try to update on a regular basis so that I don't get behind or forget what I wanted to talk about
~Sayonara (さようなら)

1/27/15 *Update*

I learned that the Art show that I am catering is on May 23rd! I am so excited to cater for an art show because  I am an artist myself and I know how frustrating it is to be worried that my guests won't have food. On Monday, Mrs.Harris and I came up with a schedule and deadlines for my work and decided it may even be good for me to go to her house over vacations to practice the recipes that I've chosen. I am a little worried about the money piece of my project but I feel like I can come up with the money if I put my mind to it. It's frustrating to have to brain storm the ways to raise money for my project but I do understand that it is a necessary process that I need to overcome.