My Own Creation

    I remember the first time I went to Big Chow Grill. It is an Asian-based stir fry, something I have never even heard of. I had no idea what to expect when I got there. What I got from it at first glance was that it was like a buffet of uncooked food. Once getting to the start of the line, I was extremely confused. I had no idea what to do. I figured to just put in things I typically like into the bowl I was holding. I had no idea what herbs or sauces would mix well together, so I kind of guessed on what to pour on top. I have never been so on edge while making food, because I had no clue what would taste good together. I was scared my meal would not taste good, that I would not like my creation. Once my food came to the table cooked and all mixed together, I was slightly relieved. My meal looked pretty delightful. It was time for the big moment though, what it tasted like. My mouth was already drooling from just looking at the great food, so I did not waste much time taking my first bite. To my surprise, my creation did not taste as bad as I thought it would. It was not like anything I have ever tried, probably because I made it blind sited in a way and no one else has made the same exact thing. It had so many different tastes and textures to it. It had flavors of chicken, and vegetables like broccoli, red bell peppers, and onions. It was all topped with a cashew flavor. I felt accomplished with what I made. What made it better though, is that I got to go make as many different meals I wanted to. It was an endless meal of creativity!

Food Origins

Last night my parents and I went out to a Mexican restaurant called, Mi Casa. All three of us ended up ordering the same thing, chicken and rice soup. It's the one thing I order every time. The ingredients in the soup include:

• Chicken: from California
• Rice: from China
• Onions: from Texas
• Avocado: from Peru
• Tomatoes: from California
• Cilantro:  from Massachusetts

Those are all my guesses of where they come from. I never really think about where my food comes from. I just know where I get it and eat it. It's kind of crazy how food can come from all over the world and end up onto one plate. I wonder what foods are 100% from their homeland and stay there. Like if I go to Paris and try their food, is the food I'm eating really straight from France? This assignment had definitely opened my eyes to the origins of our everyday foods.