Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Buzzfeed Analysis


Buzzfeed Analysis 

         Having taken a multitude of Buzzfeed quizzes and watched a majority of their videos I could say I am an expert Buzzfeedist. As a fellow Buzzfeedist my addiction for taking their quizzes and watching their videos has become an unbreakable bond. The videos I watched and will incorporate into my post are Americans Try German Food for the First Time and People Try Mexican Street Food.
         The Americans Try German Food for the First Time video peaked my interest because I have always wanted to know what people actually thought of German food and what better way than to watch Buzzfeed videos about it. Having watched the video, I was really shocked about how all the Americans compared the food. Each person had a totally different opinion on what type of American food it tasted like. I would conclude from this video that a majority of people did not really like most of the food or drinks because it lacked flavor; however, there were a few foods like, the chips and sausage, which everyone agreed was very delicious. I can relate with the people in this video because I have been to places where the food is very questionable. It is normal to try and compare the new food to some of the food you have at home. So, I completely understand their reaction because German food is not typically a type of food really pushed here in America therefore, it would require some type of taste to get used to it.

         The People Try Mexican Street Food was very fascinating to me because, most people think traditional Mexican food is basically beans, rice, chicken, and tacos when in reality, foods like tacos are not even Mexican but, actually, American. You could tell everyone in the video was at first a little surprised when our typical stereotype dishes were not served. However, I loved how they also showed what true Mexican culture and food entailed by doing this. A majority of the people agreed that the food was great even though some people were not big spicy people fans. I definitely can relate to the people in this video because, I love Hispanic food. The mixture of spices in your mouth and the way the food is presented is just all around amazing.



Sunday, September 25, 2016

Ethnography Post: The mysteries about Cox Hall

            

Ethnography Post
The mysteries about Cox Hall

             Cox Hall and the DUC have been a debate between many Emory students. The biggest major difference at the DUC versus Cox is, at the DUC there is unlimited food while at Cox Hall food is limited and you have to pay for it. To get a deeper understanding of the environment and food of both places I went around investigating and seeking the opinions of my fellow peers to ultimately conclude on which hall, whether it be the DUC or Cox, is better hall to eat in.
            Having never eaten at Cox Hall I went to go talk to my fellow classmate Masha, a freshman, about her experiences at both halls. Masha, who has tried foods such as salads, wraps, and sushi all from Cox, claims that she “truly enjoys eating at Cox Hall.” To her “Cox Hall is a lot friendlier and welcoming that the DUC. Plus, the food at the DUC, honestly, is not as good.” Another plus, for her was that “the food lines at Cox Hall are just not as long as the lines at the DUC.” The second person I interviewed was my friend Bria, a freshman, who told me that she “loves Cox Hall”. When I asked her about the food she said “I had a salad, taco and sushi; however, the salad was disgusting. I would not recommend that if you go.” When asked about what type of people go eat at Cox Hall she claims “seems like a lot of upperclassmen eat there”. The last thing I asked her was which hall did she prefer more Cox or the DUC and she said “I like eating at Cox Hall more because there is better food, quality, and more options to choose from.” To get some sophomore perspective I asked my SA Honoka a to tell me about her experience with Cox Hall and the DUC. Honoka “Cox Hall is better because to me they have better Asian food because it is closer to actual traditional Asian food and culture and it shows how Emory is a very diverse community.” When I questioned her on the environment she said “basically, for me, Cox just has better and different choices than the DUC, which usually has the same stuff everyday no matter what section you go to. Plus, Cox is more sustainable and Earth friendly and I am a big supporter of keeping the Earth clean.”

            The most common reoccurring statements I heard was Cox Hall was obviously the better choice for food due to the diverse food options and the quality of the food just being all around better. Price for almost everyone was not a major factor into the equation nor people. Although, some people admitted that both halls get very crowded the time spent waiting in line for good food had a better outcome than waiting at the DUC and getting the same or cold food. When asked about rating the DUC should receive an average score I obtained was a 4 out of 10. Whereas, Cox Hall received a score of a 7 out of 10. Clearly, without a doubt Cox Hall is the better option. I think, I might try eating at Cox Hall one day and hopefully it will live up to all my expectations.

Friday, September 23, 2016

Making a Meal


Making a Meal 


3-4 dishes I would cook for 16 people
Spiced Apples
Wheat Toast
Oatmeal
Spiced Sausage 
Eggs


Ingredients

            Spiced Apples ( serves 8, prep:5m, cook:15m, ready:20m ) http://allrecipes.com/recipe/21672/sauteed-apples/
                        ¼ cup butter
                        4 large tart apples- peeled, cored and sliced ¼ inch thick
                        2 teaspoons cornstarch
                        ½ cup cold water
                        ½ cup brown sugar
                        ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

            Wheat Toast
24 slices of Wheat Toast
butter

            Oatmeal 
Quaker’s Cinnamon Apple oatmeal
                       
            Spiced Sausage ( serves 4, prep: 10 m, cook: 15m, ready: 30 m) http://allrecipes.com/recipe/23254/spicy-pork-sausage/
                        1 pound fresh, ground pork sausage
                        1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
                        3/2 tablesppons ground cumin
                        3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
                        salt to taste

            Eggs
 2 dozen eggs


Shopping list

           2 dozen eggs - $5.88
           Quaker's Oatmeal - $3.00
           Butter - $5.29
           1 loaf of Wheat Toast - $2.43
           8 large apples - $9.44
           cornstarch - $3.40
           brown sugar - $3.72
           ground cinnamon - $2.41
           pork sausage (4 pounds) - $30.00
           red pepper - $3.44
           garlic - $2.47
           cumin - $2.21
           salt - $1.60
           pepper - $1.25
    Total Estimation: $80.00