Heritage Turkeys

Interesting story about the lineage of turkeys.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204531404577054021810282142.html

Web Site Evaluation Form

Students are often asked to use the Internet to research a multitude of topics. Unfortunately, not all Web sites are created equally nor are they all credible sources of information. I recently came across a great tool that students can use to evaluate Web sites.

The PDF version of the form is available at the link below.

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/evalhigh.html

Apps versus Cookbooks

Read and discuss the article “Are Cookbooks Obsolete?” with your students. Have students review different cooking apps that are available including the ones mentioned in the article. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for both traditional cookbooks and cooking apps.

Are Cookbooks Obsolete?

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/09/dining/are-apps-making-cookbooks-obsolete.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&ref=culinaryinstituteofamerica

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Instead of the traditional pumpkin pie you might give pumpkin cookies a try! Watch, as chefs from the Culinary Institute of America demonstrate how to make them.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (recipe and video)

http://www.ciaculinaryintelligence.com/2011/08/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookies.html