Sunday, June 28, 2009

Week Three: Soup Course


Butternut and Sweet Potato Soup from Nigella Lawson

M 6.29
Read: OD, pg. 364-411
Class:Book Discussion; Presentations: Lan C. (History of Tofu), Vincent C. (How Cheese is Made), Kimberly H. (Worst Drinks in America)

T 6.30
Read: KC, pg. 3-63
Class: Writer’s Workshop, Book discussion; Presentations: Stephanie K. (Ramen), Marius L. (Malnutrition), Johnny R. (Energy Drinks), Glenn H. (Starbucks)
Due: Nonfiction analysis essay (draft 1; bring three copies)

W 7.1
Read: KC, pg. 64-127
Class: Book discussion; Presentations: Solomon A. (Mediterranean Desserts), Kris K. (American Meat Industry)

Th 7.2
Read: KC, pg. 128-203
Class: Book discussion; Presentations: Chelsea Y. (Slow Food Movement), Ai T. (Vietnamese Cuisine), Justin A. (Caribbean Cuisine)
Journal 3 Assignment: Often, dishes tell the stories of a family's history better than anything else. Whether it's grandma's cookie recipe or the Thanksgiving dinner tradition no one can remember having started, food plays integral a role in defining who we are as families. Using This American Life's episode entitled "You Gonna Eat That?" (eR; choose "Full Episode" to hear) as a basis, write about a significant food-related family experience or tradition.
Due: Nonfiction analysis essay (final draft); Journal 3
Catering: Group 3—Soup Course

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