Favorite Recipe

Cilantro Lime Honey Chicken + Black Bean Burrito Bowl

 

Making and Sharing Reflection

This recipe required a lot of different steps and recipes combined together. This recipe actually took two day to make. The Spanish Rice and Black beans that we used in the bowl was made the day before, and the Cilantro Lime Honey Chicken was left marinating in the fridge until the next day. On day two my partner and I cut up tomatoes, lettuce, jalapenos, and grated the cheese. We also made homemade tortilla chips that we baked in the oven until they were solid. We reheated the beans and grilled the chicken, then assembled the bowl all together, and topped it off with sour cream and cilantro.

We had another option while making this dish, the other was to make a burrito. We discussed and decided that we wanted to make the bowl instead because we were ahead of time and had enough time to make the chips. I had an image in my head on how the bowl would turn out, and the result carried my expectations.

My partner and I planned different tasks to do so that we all put our attention to the food we were assigned to eat. We worked well together to make a visually appealing and tasty dish.

Core Competency Reflection

  1. My strategies for collecting relevant information for specific tasks include…

I read over the instructions on the recipe and write down tools and devices I will need to use in the kitchen. When it is time to start cooking, I like to have every tool set out in front of me so that I can see what to use and keep the workplace tidy before starting to grab ingredients.

2. One of the ways I ensure my group is clear on the common purpose is to…

I try to initiate conversations and group discussions to decide on what steps to divide to ensure that everybody knows what they are going to work on. This also helps break the ice between my partner and I so that we can work, and not be hesitant to ask each other things while we work together.

3. I know the group is working well together when I hear/ see…

When the group comfortably has conversations with each other, and help each other out with tasks without being asked to. It is a kind gesture that I appreciate so I try to do it too.

4. A goal I have for myself moving forward, and something that I want to improve is…

Manage my time better and create a work schedule to complete my work. I think that I can be more focused in a quiet environment like a cafe or library. I often hand in my work late and fall behind because of it, so I think changing the way I work will affect my work habits positively.

Reflection on my learning in Marketing and promotion 11 Course

Curricular Competency Reflection

I thought about things that I like (Red Bull, SpongeBob, Wendy’s, Basketball) and thought of a way to bring them together, promoting it in a way that I would influence myself to buy the products. We looked for the images on the internet, when it came to photoshop, we decided to use Adobe. I decided to work on this with Mai and Aysha because they both have similar interests as me. It was easy to decide what and how we wanted to promote. Working together went very smoothly. Originally, we had no idea how to use Adobe. We were stuck on figuring how to edit the poster with our limited tools. Then, we looked up YouTube videos and explored the app to learn how it works. We learned how to brainstorm our ideas and make an image look appealing, so that it attracts consumers.

Core Competency Reflection

I know the group is working well together when I see all members taking initiative to solve a problem and speak up to include their ideas. When everyone is involved, you see satisfying and quicker results. That is how my partners and I were during this assignment.

I used to think working together is a distraction, and now I know it’s not because I was very focused and determined during this project. I was very serious and wasted no time. My group was the same. We all included our input and were satisfied with the outcome of our work.

When I need to boost my mood or re-focus I go outside the class. I usually go for a walk to relax my brain and cool down. It relieves my stress and reminds me that I need to get back to work.