My Food Bag Semester 1

My Food Bag Semester One (Vegetarian Tacos)

Who was your profile target? 
My profile target was for a family of 4 that are vegetarian.

What was your recipe decision based on? 
I wanted to make something that was a bit different and not just something plain but I also wanted it to be something I knew I could make.

Ingredients:

½ onion, chopped finely

½ sweet potato, chopped and peeled

½ eggplant, chopped

½ can chickpeas, drained/rinsed

1 tomato, chopped

12 tablespoons water

¼ cup chopped coriander

50 grams of cheese, grated

¼ cup sour cream

Taco sauce

Taco Shells

Recipe:

Heat a large frying pan with a little oil and cook onions on medium heat until soft.

Add Kumera cubes and taco flavouring and cook for 10 minutes to cook Kumara stirring occasionally.

Add chickpeas, tomato, and water and simmer for 3 minutes or until the mixture thickens.

If needed warm the taco shell etc. Add hot mixture into the shells, top with grated cheese and coriander. Serve with a side of sour cream.

Explain why this recipe was chosen to do?

I think this recipe was chosen because It wasn't just plain and simple but it was also fun to make.

How it fits into the nutritional model of the dinner plate?

I think this fits in because it got lots of healthy veggies and it also has some protein.

What changes did you make during the 2 practise practical sessions?

I added coriander because it adds more flavour and I also added more taco powder for more spice. Chopped the vegetables smaller so that it would be fully cooked and not so big.

What were the positives about your final practical?

Everyone enjoyed it because it had nice flavours and textures and it also was a bit different to some other dishes.

Describe 2 things you have learnt this semester?

I learnt all the different types of food you need and what they do to your body.

I also learnt how to set up a workspace that is safe when working with food.

Portion Sizes NZ

Portion Sizes NZ

Meat: The palm of your hand for 1 portion of red meat or chicken.
The thickness of the meat should be the thickness of your palm.

Vegetables: Two hands cupped together 2 ½- 3 ½ cups

Bread: Adults should have around 6 servings of bread and cereals a day. Or a closed fist.

Dairy: 2 to 3 servings a day of dairy products. 1 serve means 1 cup.

Websites I used:

https://nutritionfoundation.org.nz/nutrition-facts/minerals/calcium

https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/wellbeing/healthy-eating/portion-sizes

https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/healthy-living/food-activity-and-sleep/healthy-eating/four-food-groups

Reflection 5 practical outcomes (term1)

5 practical outcomes:

Spag bol, Pasta with tomato sauce, breakfast muffins, grilled beef kofta, chicken curry.

Teamwork: I think my team worked really well together because we all knew everyone's strong and weak points so we could help each other. There were a few hiccups along the way but solved them and came out as a strong team. I think it worked better with just 4 people, not 5.

Measuring:
The measuring with these recipes was easy because it's not like baking and doesn't have to be exact and you can change them if you have fewer people or more people.

Different types of measurements:
tsp: teaspoon
C: Cup
Tbsp: Tablespoon

Spag bol:

What I liked: I liked that it was easy to make but taught us how to make something that you could make for your whole family.

What would I change: Add cheese on top next time.

Final thoughts: I thought this was a really fun practical.

Pasta with tomato sauce:

What I liked: I liked that all the team enjoyed making this one and it was fun to make.

What would I change: I would add less sauce because it was quite powerful.

Final thoughts: Was a great practical and I would do it again.

Breakfast muffins:

What I liked: I liked that it was kinda like we were baking, because baking is fun.

What would I change: I wouldn't change anything.

Final thoughts: Was fun and we all had a good day

Beef kofta:

What I liked: I liked that this was different from all the over practicals and it was something I had never made before.

What would I change: I would change the sticks because they got really hot and couldn't hold it.

Final thoughts: Was one of my favourites because it was different.

Chicken curry:

What I liked: I liked that all our team members had something to do.

What would I change: I would make the recipe a bit less confusing and the rice was a bit overcooked.

Final thoughts: Wasn't one of my favourites but was still fun to make.

The final outcome for term 1:
At the start it was a bit confusing because it was new but once we got used to everything it was really enjoyable.

Perishable and Non-perishable

Perishable vs Non-Perishable

Perishable: Food that is liking to go bad quickly

Non-Perishable: Foods that don't require immediate refrigeration and can be stored for a long time without going bad.

Why is understanding the correct storage for food important when it comes to these food types?
Because you don't want your food to spoil quickly and if you put it in the correct placing it might last longer.

What is the impact that storage has on bacteria?
Depending on where you place your food it could either kill the bacteria or could make the bacteria worse.

Places where food is normally kept:
Fridge
Freezer
Cupboard

Chicken and rice patties

Chicken and rice patties

Ingredients:

• Jasmin Rice (3 cups cooked/1 cup uncooked)
• 1 chicken breast
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 carrot
• 3 spring onion stalks
• 1 1/3 cups grated mozzarella cheese
• 3 eggs

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius
2. Slice chicken breast in half widthways, so that it will cook through quicker.
3. Heat olive oil in a medium frying pan and cook chicken until it begins to brown.
4. Remove from pan and shred the chicken using a fork and set aside.
5. Grate carrot so you have around 1 cup
6. Finely slice the spring onions.
7. Lightly beat the eggs.
8. In a large bowl add cooked rice, chicken, carrot, spring onions, eggs, and around 3/4s of the grated cheese and mix well.
9. Spray muffin trays with cooking spray then spoon mixture into the trays and top with extra cheese.
10. Place in oven for 15 minutes or until the tops turns golden brown.
11. Let them sit in the trays for a few minutes before removing to racks to cool. Use a knife to work around the edges for easier removal. This recipe made 12 chicken and rice patties.

https://planningwithkids.com/2012/10/08/rice-patties/

In our first home ec practical, we made chicken and rice patties.

We made sure to mise en place (Prepare everything and get set up) before we continued with anything.

I learnt the making chicken and rice patties isn't actually too hard and was very fun for our first time.

I think my group worked together really well because we all had "jobs" and if someone needed help we would help each other.

I think next time I will take photos of what we made.

Home Economics 2019

Home Economics 2019

What makes a good and bag blog post?

Good: Making sure that it makes sense and that you have added what you need to add. Adding pictures so it makes it a bit less boring and so that's it bright and fun.

Bad: When it doesn't make sense and its all placed in different orders and when it looks messy.

Mise En Place:

Setting everything in its place.

Preparing everything and getting everything set out.

Safety around a fire in a room:

Name the 2 fire safety equipment we have in the room: A fire blanket, and a fire extinguisher.

Explain how each is used. With the fire blanket, you have to be careful and you just placeit onto of the fire to make it go out.

With a fire extinguisher: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/evacuation/portable_use.html

Why do you not try and blow out a fire?

When blowing on fire the oxygen can cause the fire to get hotter and burn faster.
It can also make the fire grow bigger.

What are the three things you should try to do when putting out a fire?

Place a wet cloth or towel on the fire.

Throw baking soda or salt on the fire. (Not Flour)

Use a fire extinguisher or fire blanket.