Appetizer

Making and Sharing Reflection

This has got to be my favorite recipe as of June 15th. All of the different spices, tastes, and textures made me love it! From the left-over Spanish rice to the freshly made corn-chips, this recipe was amazing. Even though I got to class a little late the lab went very smoothly with no problems. Communication with my group was very good and we were able to complete the recipe easily and efficiently. I really enjoyed the process of this meal, being able to handle raw chicken and making homemade corn chips were very new to me and I am glad that I was able to experience it. My absolute favorite part of this recipe was creating my bowl, I added even amounts of every dish and made it look very appealing. This has been my favorite lab so far, and I definitely recommend trying it, you definitely won’t regret it.

Core Competency Reflection

1- One of the ways I ensure my group is clear on the common purpose is to make sure we have good communication. So far, all of my groups have had really good communication and I think it’s why we are always able to successfully complete our labs. Although we sometimes face difficulties, we are always able to work our way around it by communicating or even asking Ms. Bolli for her advice. I think that communication is the key to a successful group.

2- While working in the kitchen, I help to build and extend understanding by noticing my mistakes and watching others to see their preparing/cooking methods. Sometimes this helps me apply them to my own work and is very beneficial. Throughout this course, I have seen that I have grown not only in my skills, but my understanding of certain processes and methods. For example, I learned that placing my finger right behind the chef knife gives me more control over it; this has let me prepare vegetables and other foods with more precision.

3- I show others that I truly value their contributions by complimenting something they did well. This helps create a positive relationship with others. Most of the time, people will appreciate it and remember that you acknowledged their skill.

One goal for myself going forward

1- One goal that I have for myself going forward is to be a better listener. I will do this by getting more sleep at night. I feel that I am really tired during the day which leads to me zoning out and dozing off. If I can become an even better listener I will be able to complete my recipes with better precision and learn more things.