Blog Entry 2: The Meaning of Food in My Life.

Peter A. Valencia Jr.
Professor C. Jason Smith
English 101
March 7th, 2014     

      I’m very open minded when it comes to food. I love to eat new things and very rarely do I eat something I dislike. I usually eat a traditional Mexican meal when I’m home. My mother was born and raised in Mexico so it’s no surprise that's the type of food that I gravitate to. My family and I usually eat every night for dinner. My mother usually cooks but when she isn’t able to I won’t hesitate to fire up the stove and prepare a meal. It’s important that everyone in the household knows how to cook so that we don’t rely on one another when we are hungry or give someone a break from cooking. When I cook I work with I have in the refrigerator. The basic items that we mainly have in our kitchen are tortillas, chicken, steak, onions, tomatoes and rice. We can usually cook various meals from these items, my favorite meal is chicken and steak tacos with chopped onions and tomatoes but the guacamole that my mom prepares for it tops it. My mother and sisters usually shop for groceries every sunday so that there is food to cook for the week. When go out to eat at a restaurant I’d like to go to places I’ve never ate before. In my house we basically eat almost the same thing every week so when I do go out to eat I love to experience different types of meal especially spicy foods. 

Blog Entry 1: Evaluation Essay.

 Peter A. Valencia Jr.

Professor C. Jason Smith

English 101  
April 29th, 2014

      Most of the time in the United States Americans don't think twice about the food we consume on a daily basis. How do you know the food that you are eating is safe? The F.D.A works hard to ensure the safety of America's food supply.
   
      It's up to the F.D.A to prevent any type of problems concerning food in America. The agency works with food related companies and establishments to ensure their food supplies meets safety standards. There are food establishments all over the United States and that's the reason why the F.D.A also has offices and investigators all over the country as well. Not only do they inspect the food in America but the food that comes into the country from most parts of the world too.

      There are investigators in various locations in the world that make sure food that is being shipped to the United States meets the F.D.A's standards. These procedures are needed just incase problems occur and they're dealt with as soon as possible. We can help the F.D.A by making sure the food that we eat is safe. The F.D.A help Americans to avoid problems when it comes to food safety by educating.
   
      Next time you decide to cook or purchase a meal from a food establishment try and take the time to ensure the food that eating is safe. Be aware of the food inspection letter grades posted on restaurants. Make sure you know the appropriate steps to cook a meal because it can definitely help you avoid problems.