This course is designed for the student who wants to update their food preparation skills, and develop an understanding of kitchen management, the use of equipment, and current consumer issues as they affect today s food choices. This course will include laboratory experiences in baking and cooking of seasonal foods. Sanitation and safety in the kitchen are emphasized. Some catering experiences are included and careers in the food services industry are considered. Lab experiences include adapting recipes to low fat cooking, choosing recipes that satisfy hunger and dietary needs, understanding the use of convenience foods in the marketplace and home prepared meals.
Some catering is included and career opportunities are explored.
Creative Foods emphasizes planning, preparing, and serving foods for special occasions. Regional foods of America and international foods are also researched and prepared in class. Students are expected to develop greater technical skill and use more difficult recipes in this course. Fashion Trends relates fashion design to the individual consumer and explores careers in the fashion industry with emphasis on Fashion Merchandising. Guest speakers, field trips, and showcase displays may be used to extend knowledge of the fashion industry.