Term 3 food

This term we have been looking at a cultural unit. So far, I have learned how the migration of other countries has impacted food consumption in New Zealand. Also, I have learned about the different animals, plants, and techniques that the European's brought along to New Zealand. Practicals we have made this term are Scones, Jamdrops, pad Thai, Souvlaki, Pizza, Sushi, and fish and chips. The main point of making all these dishes was to learn about different foods and techniques from all around the world. Some were from European countries, and some were from Asia. All these different foods, from all around the world have made it to New Zealand due to the migration and settlement of different cultures. Throughout the many practicals, we have done, I have improved basic skills such as the different ways to cut vegetables, and stir-frying. I am sure that I will use these skills in the future once I move out of my house. I'd say that the group that I cooked with was reliable and didn't do anything stupid. :)

Pizza making in Food Tec

Currently, during home economics, we are learning about the change of food in NZ. During our last practical in food tec, we made pizza.

Ingredients: 
1 cup self-raising flour (or 1 cup plain flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder)
1 cup unsweetened yogurt
½ tsp salt

Making the Dough:
1. In a bowl combine all ingredients.
2. Bring together to form a ball.
3. Turn out onto a floured board. Knead and roll the dough for 5-8 minutes.
4. Break into even parts for each person in your group.
5. Roll into an oblong or round shape

To make your homemade pizza:
1. Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
2. Spread tomato paste onto the pizza base.
3. Add your favourite toppings eg, cheese, tomato, red onion, basil
4. Bake for 10 minutes or until cooked.

Change in food over time

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1. How has food changed in the last 100 years and what have been the big reasons for this change?
Over the last 100 years, food in New Zealand has changed significantly. The main reason being the arrival of the European settlers. Before the European's arrival, the Maori were the only humans living in New Zealand. Only gathering what is necessary, they caught fish and eels using traps, berries from bushes and hunted birds, such as the Moa using weapons made of bone, stones, and flax. They cooked their food in a hungi, a method where they put the meat and vegetables in a hole in the ground and placed hot stones under the food. When the Europeans arrived, cows, chickens, and sheep were introduced as a new food source. And food was cooked in an oven. The most common meal was the one meat and 3 veg. Now days, we have different foods from countries all around the world, different cooking methods, and we have fast food joints around every corner.

2. What was something you didn't know about changes in Nz Food that you learned from the cards? IDK....


3. What could you see happening to food in another 50 years time?
In 50 years time, I think that we will have liquids that fulfil all our daily nutrient needs.

4. What could you invent or change that would create a large impact on how we gather produce or eat food?
Drinks.