Chili chicken with coconut and basil

In this practical lesson, we made chili chicken with coconut and basil, with an accompany of rice. We first had to chop up all the ingredients, and once that was done, we put all the ingredients in a wok and stirred it. While that was cooking, the rice was placen in a pot with water and was just left until cooked. I'm not a fan of coconuts, so I didnt eat this dish, although it did smell good. Hopefully my parents enjoy it!

Food additives

What is a food additive? A food addtive is a chemical added to keep food to keep them fresh, enhacnce their colour or to keep them fresh. Give 4 reasons why these substances are added to foods. Enhance their colour, texture, flavour and to keep them fresh. Fill in the following chart: List some other food additives: flavours, mineral salts, thickeners and vegetable gums, raising agents Some people are sensitive to food additives. List some reactions which may indicate a sensitivity. Hives or diarrhea Other people have a reaction to additives. List these and the symptoms that indicate these. Digestive disorder - diarrhea and colicky pains Nervous disorders - hyperactivity, irritability and insomnia Respiratory problems - asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis Skin problems - hives, itching, rashes and swelling List some common additives that may cause problems: flavour enhancers, food colouring, preservatives and artificial sweeteners How do you know which additives are added to foods? Check the label on the back of food packages The addition of food additives is closely monitored by government and international organisations to ensure their safety and that foods containing additives are precisely labeled. Which organization is responsible for this in Australia? Explain what they do. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). They are responsible for the approval of which food additives are allowed in Australian food. What is the Australian Foods Standards Code and what do they do? Legislative instrument under the Legislative Instruments Act 2003. It provides unified food manufacture and handling Standards,and concentrates on protecting public health and safety,whilst providing flexibility to permit industry innovation. Read the articles on “Some additives in Detail” and Would you like meat with that pie” on Blackboard and answer the following questions. Identify the types of foods that may contain propionates. Certain baked goods with flour - bread, cookies, biscuits and pastries Why are propionates used in these types of foods? They help keep baked goods fresh and reduce the growth of mould and other micro-organisms What is the advantage to the consumer of buying foods that contain propianates? The afford consumers of having soft, freshly baked goods in the home without having to buy them daily. What is aspartame? Concentrated sweeteners that is about 200 times sweeter than sugar. Why is this additive not recommended for use in recipes that are to be baked and heated? Breaks apart when heated, resulting the loss in sweetness. Investigate a range of diet foods and identify which contain aspartame. List these below. Diet soft drinks, yogurts, Wrigley's extra, drink powders,crisps, tabletop sweeteners. Meat Pies. What ingredients are found in some meat pies according to the Australian Consumers Association? Minced gristle,connective tissue, offal and a blob of fat the size of a golf ball. What % of meat is required in meat pies? 25% What is ANZFA’s definition of the term meat? Meat and meat products to replace the minimum level for meat at 25% with a minimum level for meat flesh at 25%. Does this differ from your definition? Explain. Yes, we expected more meat in pies and less additives. Outline the amount of fat found in the pies tested. Why is this finding a concern? 15g - 35g of pure fat, and 20-40% of the upper recommended daily limit of sodium for adults.

McDonald's Gets Grilled documentary

6 facts that I found out about McDonald's that I didn't know: 1) beef doesn't come from overseas, it is Australian 2) chickens aren't free-ranged, but aren't caged either 3) sugar syrup is added to the french fries 4) McDonald's bakery produces 3.6 million buns a week - they are freshly made 5) the chicken cut is only the msucle breast 6) chicken nugget - 80% breast, 15% skn, 4% water, and salt and phosphate

Lemon tea cakes

In this hospitality lesson, we made lemon tea cakes. This was a great thing to make for the first day back at school! I made the base in the food processor, while my partner made the lemon filling. We put the base down, poured the lemon over it, and broke up the remaining base mixture and placed it on top. We then put it in the oven to cook. This recipe was delicious.I can't wait to have some more and give it to my family!

Theory lesson

In this lesson, some of us had a theory lesson. I had already cooked my hospitality assignment, and today I had time to work in my evaluation. I am really happy with my evaluation progress and I am almost done. I hope I can finish it before Monday so I can have free time on the weekend.

Enchiladas

In this lesson we made enchiladas. We split up into 2 sections, 1 did sauce and the other made the filling, once they were both done, we rolled up the enchiladas, poured the sauce over the top and sprinkled it with cheese. We put them I the oven, and once the cheese was melted, we took them out and ate it. They were really good! I can't wait to eat them for dinner.

Hospitality Essay start

Our Health and well-being is dependent on the food and lifestyle habits which we choose.


There are many different circumstances in people’s lives to make them require special diets. With these different circumstances, the health and well being
Some circumstances that can affect a person’s health and well-being include being born with a certain dietary need, how they are bought up, a person’s religion, being born with type one diabetes, certain food allergies, and being macrobiotic. These special diets require different recipes that these people eat. Although people may think that being vegetarian is a good thing, they don’t know what cutting out important nutrition can do to your body.

The difference between being born with a special food need and having a special food that that can develop by illness or the environment that they live in is that when you are born with the disease, you are stuck with it and if you have a certain food that you are allergic to, you could end up with a serious allergic reaction, and possibly face death. However, the way you live can influence the diet you eat. If one family member, or the whole family is either vegetarian, is allergic to a certain food or just loves the high fat food, then you normally eat what they eat. In the economy, families wouldn't want to spend a lot of money on different types of food just because one family member is a vegetarian. Your body recognizes this diet and adapts to it quite quickly.

There are different religions that require for the people to have restrictions on their diet, by cutting out certain types of food. The dietary laws for the Jews are called Kashrut. The Kashrut is one of the most complex religion practices. The term ‘Kosher’ means fit and it describes all the food that’s allowed to be consumed by Jews. A Kosher kitchen has different segments for the different types of food; one for dairy, meat and pareve. A pareve is food that is not meat or dairy, doesn’t contain any meat or dairy products or hasn’t been cooked with any meat or dairy, such as eggs, fruit and vegetables and grains. Any meat cannot be eaten with any dairy, and vice versa. If meat was eaten in the same day, the person would have to wait 6 hours before there are allowed to eat any dairy products. There are different sets of utensils, pots and pans, plates, knives and chopping boards; one for meat and poultry, and the other for dairy products. Jews only drink kosher wine; they only eat fish that has fins and scales, they don’t eat pork or shellfish and they eat all animals that have split hooves, including sheep and cows. When eating the ‘Jewish Diet’, there are some disadvantages, which can affect the health and well-being of the person. People don’t realise that some of the Kosher foods are actually high in fat and calories. People believe that a Kosher meal is actually a very good way of losing weight, however people are or likely to gain weight, with the high amount of fat and calories present, as well as there being no portion sizes present in the Kosher diet.

Being vegetarian means that you don't include certain types of food in your diet, such as meat, seafood and possibly dairy products. There are 3 types of vegetarians. There is lacto-ovo vegetarians, lacto vegetarians and vegans. A lacto-ovo vegetarian is a person that doesn't eat any type of meat or seafood, but they do eat plant type foods (such as lettuce and tomatoes) and dairy products (such as cheese and eggs). A lacto vegetarian doesn't consume meat, seafood or eggs, however they do eat other dairy products (such as milk) and plant type foods. People who are vegans do not consume any type of food relating to living animals, or even products that are made by animals (such as eggs and milk). Vegans only consume plant type food.


Being lactose intolerant means that the person cannot digest milk sugars, called lactose, properly. For people who are not lactose intolerant, their body can break down Lacoste into the simpler components, with the help of the lactase enzymes. When a person's body doesn't have enough lactase, their digestive system can start to incur problems, such as abdominal pains, diarrhea and flatulence. The lactase enzymes break down the lactose into glucose and galactose. When the body doesn't have enough lactase, the body skips the digestive process and the lactose is partially broken down by the intestine bacteria. That type of fermentation cause things such as bloating and abdominal pain. Lactose that has not been digested is sent along the intestinal tract. Diarrhea occurs when water isn't removed from the fecal matter



Pros and cons of vegetarianism, http://www.rawfoodexplained.com/the-vegetarian-diet/pros-and-cons-of-vegetarianism.html (17/4/12)

http://www.dietspotlight.com/kosher-diet-review/