The Bisquick Cookbook

Madeleine Thien’s “Simple Recipes” is a story about a young woman reflecting on a harrowing event from her past- the abuse of her older brother in her childhood home. The story begins with the narrator’s current self who begins to reminisce on a moment of childhood love between her and her father which is jarringly replaced with a haunting scene of parental abuse between her brother and father. This moment in time changed the way that the narrator saw her father as she states that, “this violence will turn all my love to shame and grief, (Thien 504) and is a moment of trauma, A psychic injury… caused by emotional shock the memory of which is repressed and

Now days our culture has become increasingly integrated and more accepting of racial diversity. This means there are situations that may arise through, school, and jobs, cross cultural relationships or interracial dating where one may find themselves in an environment where the people and the culture is much different from their own. To prevent awkward moments, miss understandings or altercations that could jeopardize relationships, I have compiled a list of rules and norms for black barbeques/cookouts for my Caucasian friends and those who might attending one of these occasions as a minority.

Since the update of Canada’s Food Guide in 2007, many people, including experts such as doctors and dietitians, have criticized Health Canada and the government for the way they have presented Canadians with nutrition information and advice. Some have said that the portion sizes are incorrect, some say that the information on fats and oils can be misleading, scaring people into thinking that all fats are bad, some experts have even gone as far as to say that the information Health Canada has provided Canadians is not based on current scientific principles as the subject of food and nutrition is constantly evolving and changing every year. Though some criticisms and suggestions people are making with regards to Canada’s Food Guide sound a little

The Cajuns are an extremely interesting ethnic group, who are located in southwestern and southcentral Louisiana. As of now, there are at least 800 to 900 THOUSAND people! Here are some cool things about the Cajuns.

The phrase "cracker barrel" refers to the simple and rustic informality that was a characteristic of the conversations and country stores they took place in. Step into a time machine and visit the first Cracker Barrel on Highway 109 in Lebanon, Tennessee in 1969 by Dan Evins. He appropriated $40,000 to build that first Cracker Barrel. Evins asked a couple who ran a local antiques store, to help him enhance the space in the design of an old country store.

"Cajun food" comes from the deepest Southern parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. Like the area it originated from, Cajun flavor is spicy, rich, and really, really good! A lot of people don’t know that the typical Cajun food was developed by extremely poor people. Refugees and farmers used what they had to feed large families. If you ask a resident of the area, you will find out that Louisiana Creole originated with the settling of European immigrants around 1690. These folks brought with them the influences of European traditions including their cuisine.

Got a taste for some good ol' gumbo or a devilishly potent Hurricane cocktail, but there's not a New Orleans-style or Cajun eatery anywhere for miles around your neighborhood? Never fear, cher. With the help of these great recipe Websites, you can whip up a batch of whatever you're hungry for right in your own kitchen: Better Homes and Gardens Cajun Recipes: This page offers a small but tasty variety of recipes for Cajun dishes, including egg casserole with Cajun sauce, Cajun chicken burgers, Cajun butter and even Cajun quiche. Cajun Cooking Recipes: This is the place to find recipes not only for the usual suspects -- gumbo, hot sauce, Mardi Gras, and so on -- but for the, shall we say, more exotic fare: things like grilled Cajun-style gator

In this 4-part miniseries Cook written by Michael Pollan, directed by Caroline Suh. Based on his book, Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation. First aired on Netflix, Feb 19, 2016. It consists of 4 episodes that he breaks down into the main 4 elements, Fire, Air, Earth, and, Water. Pollan takes the viewers on a scenic journey through the most diverse cultures of Western Australia all the way to the most humbleness of Southern Carolina. In these journeys not only does he show 1st hand experience by inviting the viewer inside his home in Berkeley, California for him to demonstrates what he has learned throughout his search for a healthier way to eat but, he also shares the views of multiple cultures and their processes in cooking and in

Southern home cooking that tastes just like a visit at grandma's house served at your pleasure what more could you want? The creator of this one of a kind restaurant is Dan Evins he founded Cracker Barrel on September 19, 1969. What inspired the founder to create Cracker Barrel? The founder, Dan, previously a sales representative for Shell oil, decided to establish a different concept of a restaurant and gift store approach, which was initially set up to promote gasoline sales. Constructed to mirror his traditional country store he grew up shopping at, the restaurant's name gave a Southern country theme. Originally Cracker Barrel started up for the interest of attracting highway travelers. The first restaurant opened right next to Interstate

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. was founded in 1969 by Dan Evins in his home town of Lebanon, Tennessee. The first stores were conjoined with gas stations and strategically placed along the highway routes to attract travelers. In 1973, the Arab Petroleum Embargo began and by its end in March 1974, oil prices had dramatically increased from $3 to nearly $12 per barrel. As a result, only five short years after its inception, Cracker Barrel discontinued its gas stations and concentrated solely on the restaurant and country store aspects of the store’s design. Cracker Barrel proclaims itself to be a “home away from home” by sticking with a southern theme. Each restaurant has an old country store attached that sells items sometimes native to the specific stores’ locations. The company still maintains the traditions it has held since the beginning such as fireplaces and placing a peg game on each table. Although tradition has become somewhat of a trademark of Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores, Inc., throughout this paper, I will display how the company’s unwillingness to change in some areas has proven to be, and still continues to be detrimental to the organization.

In today’s society there is a variety of foods consumed. Some of which are vital to the human body and some are eaten for the taste. As a result, food guides are able to inform the public which foods to eat and how much of the food should be consumed. It also tells information based on health and how to prevent certain diseases. Different countries have altered food guides. This may be due to the foods available abundantly in a country that provide nutrients and other essential components needed. Moreover, some food guides have a lot of information and others are very simple and may use images to portray messages. Three food guides I chose to examine are the food guides of Greece, Australia and Japan. I will be highlighting the similarities/differences

In the short story “Brownies” by ZZ Packer, the characters who respond to oppression by trying to oppress others fail. When Laurel and the girls are in the bathroom with Troop 909 accusing them of using racial slurs, Arnetta says that one of the girls will be a tattletale if they tell on them. The Troop 909 girl responds with “I like tattletale”. The goal of Laurel’s troop is to oppress and teach Troop 909 a lesson, instead the troop is fighting back. Instead of scaring the girl by calling her a tattletale, she embraces and likes it. After the leader of Troop 909 talks to Mrs. Margolin, the leader of the other girls, Laurel hears and thinks “ Oh they will apologize” Mrs.Margolin said to the 909 troop leader, but Mrs. Margolin said this so

A biscotti is a cookie that has been baked two times in the oven to give it a crunchy and good taste. Also taste very dry it is usually always served with a beverage because of its dryness. Travelers that had long journeys had biscotti’s because it was a good tasting nonperishable food. They are a great addition to any dessert menu and are especially enjoyable when eaten with coffee ,espresso,or dessert wines. The biscotti’s origins and how they cookie itself changed over the years is interesting. Over time the recipes change and inventions are made to make biscotti’s faster and make it less expensive. In Italian, the word "biscotto" means "biscuit" or "cookie." More specifically, biscotti are named according to their original method of baking. The root words "bis" and "cotto" literally mean "twice" and "baked." So the cookie’s name tells you exactly how many times it is baked. There are many more interesting facts about a biscotti.

unday chair was inspired from a friend of mine volunteering to feed an elderly person at her house, from the organization sponsored by Bisto Gravy called, ‘Spare Chair Sunday.’ Volunteers are sought after to offer this interaction with an elderly person who has no family.

Madeleine Thien’s “Simple Recipes” is a short story that depicts an immigrated family facing problems of cultural preservation; “Hills like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway portrays a couple facing difficulties in decision-making about their unplanned pregnancy. Despite the difference in plots and themes respectively, both stories discuss about relationships are being put at stake as a result of different factors emerge in the plot. In the two stories, competing values, problems with communication and lack of understanding between two people emerge as elements that can ruin a relationship. Therefore, the two stories reveal that selfishness is the initial and eventual cause for broken relationships.