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Final Thoughts

Although the content of this class seemed overwhelming at the, beginning of the semester, however, it wasn't bad after all; as long as one had kept up with the work. In fact, I learned a great deal in 3070. For example, I become more comfortable reading and analyzing articles within or outside my field. I benefited a wealth of information from watching each individual class presentation. I particularly, think that blogging is an efficient way to use technology to stay up to date not just in one's own industry, but in world events and development as well. In addition, it is a great way for industry peers to stay connected and exchange ideas. I have learned that once one is over the technological intimidation, blogging can be a wonderful technological tool now and in the future. In spite of the many challenges I have encountered I enjoyed the Health Nut blog.
I also must say it wasn't all fun. I found myself saying a few unkind words while attempting to smash the computer, when I couldn't figure things out. I still can't go back and edit my blog after It has been posted. I have been forced to post things that I felt needed to be edited, and I hated that. I also hated blogging for grades with time constraint. Blogging needs somewhat of a relaxed state of mind, as well as time to better research the issue or issues at hand before expressing one’s thoughts or opinion. At this present time I don't have any extra time. However, I would love to start a blog at some point in the future, in order to express my passion for baking and exchange ideas with fellow bakers. Below is a link for a member’s only blog that I follow. Megan Garrelts is a Pastry Chef/co-owner of Kansa City's Bluestem who blogs at blogs@plateonline.com, it is titled; In my Kitchen. In one of her recent blog she toke "A New Look at Butter and Sugar" in baking. Over all, I would say that the blog has been a positive experience for me.

http://www.plateonline.com/MembersOnly/blog/details.aspx?topicID=5720&BlogId=24

Blogging

These past 12 weeks have gone by so fast. In these weeks we learned how to blog about articles, which made us actually read about things that are going on in our industry. I feel that blogging was a better way of making us write about something we read. It got us to use technology, which is always good, but for some it was not easy. After blogging 4 times, some are still having trouble posting a link. I did like the fact that we didn't waste paper but I did not like that sometimes I had trouble with the internet. There are both good and bad about using the internet to help teach. Blogging can be used in my career by posting schedules for my staff, whats going on within the company and other fun facts. I have learned that eating healthy in fine dining is not incredibly hard but it is difficult. I found this blogger and I feel I can relate to her. She is a stay at home mom, who just enjoys to cook. I love to cook for enjoyment but not as my career. I love the recipes shes posts.

http://fortheloveofcooking-recipes.blogspot.com/

Restaurateurs marrying taste, healthfulness

Restaurateurs marrying taste, healthfulness

Top Five Worst Food Fads

This article is about top five worst food fads. It icludes; Fusion, Fro-yo(sort of a green tea frozen yogurt), Atkins diet, no-transfat and Bacon. However, What I find intersting is the bacon. It got my attention not only for its wonderful flavor, but also for its ability to trigger a good fat belly laugh! Whether one is a fat belly or healthy eater, no one can denied the goodness of a golden crispy strip of pork. I don't think bacon itself is a food fad;in fact, it is here to stay. However, I believe that the many fashionable ways that bacon have been cooked and served are absolutely faddish. For example, Chocolate Bacon Icecream, Bacon Basket Weave(pork sauge wrapped up in bacon and smoke for 2hrs,a combination of 5,000 calories and 500 grams of fat) Now, how much more reckless can one get with his or her heart? Chocolate with bacon and pork sausage with bacon are definitely dangerous combination; One might as well stuff his or her arteries with shortning. That is why dihses like these are just fads, they creat buzz and quick revenue. Thank goodness, their popularities are short lived. Anyway, check out the link to the recipe for Bacon explosion. Clik on the Bacon Basket Weave. It looks dangerously delicious! Hey, life is short; live a little and remember moderation is the key.
http://blogs.houstonpress.com/eating/2009/09/worst_food_fads.php

Superfood for Women

This article talks about the top 15 super foods for women health. It states that if you mix and match these 15 foods you will get a breakfast that’s good for your heart, a dinner that fights cancer, a sweet treat that helps keep your tummy calm and mind sharp. Among showing all of these foods they also include why they are so good for women to consume. I think this is a great article for women of all ages to read because they younger a women starts to eat healthy the more benefit she will receive from doing it.

http://living.health.com/2009/12/20/americas-healthiest-superfoods-women/