Recipe reading and following directions with lab group members is stressed. Specific units of study in nutrition and food preparation will enable the student to be prepared for the first year of independent living. Healthy eating patterns on a budget in a limited amount of preparation time are stressed. The focus is on management. Credit Food and nutrition are presented from a global perspective.
Students learn about selected cultures and prepare foods from each.
Foods may be prepared from Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Scandinavia, the Orient and the British Isles. There is an emphasis on herbs, spices and seasonings with each cuisine. Regional foods of the United States are included as well as introductory skills in gourmet foods. This course is about the world of fashion. The class is designed to help individuals select clothing good for them and make wise buying choices.