Do you watch "Dancing with the Stars"? It's one of my favorite TV reality shows. I admire the contestants; they have to learn two new dances each week and perform them with expertise. Imagine how successful the contestants would be if their partners, who are renowned dancers, didn't present the steps in order. While one moves this way, the other would move in a different direction with his or her feet doing something completely different. The outcome would be embarrassing. Process writing is exactly the same -- it's all about presenting the right step at the right time.
Successful process writing involves knowing your subject matter intimately. You are telling another person what to do, in exactly the correct order, using the exact materials needed in order to achieve a desired outcome. You can see how planning, as well as transition words and phrases, become extremely important to competent process writing.
Blog Assignment: On page 107 in the textbook, select either #2, #8, or #10 and write a process paragraph. Be sure to provide a topic sentence.
My Response: Last week I made one of the best meals ever - in spite of burning the sauce! I had been thinking about the combination of ingredients all day and I knew exactly what I was going to do to prepare this dish. When I got home from work, I laid out all the ingredients and began to cook. I forgot to turn the heat down to a simmer when I covered the saute pan, but I won't ever forget that again. Even my husband, who never eats olives, consumed every bit of his portion and asked for more. What more could a cook want? So, paying careful attention to all the details, I am sharing the steps to creating my healthy, low fat "Mediterranean Chicken Thighs."
6 skinless, chicken thighs, all visible fat removed
1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
4 large cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
4 canned artichoke hearts, quartered lengthwise
12 pitted Greek salad olives, sliced
1/2 cup chopped eggplant flesh
1/2 cup low fat, low sodium chicken broth
2 Tablespoons Greek seasoning
spray oil
Spray a large saute pan with the cooking oil. Saute the onions for three minutes, until they begin to soften. Add the sliced garlic and continue to cook for 1 more minute. Move the cooked vegetables to the side of the pan. Place the chicken thighs in the center of the saute pan and season the accessible side with 1 Tablespoon of the Greek seasoning. Cook for 2 minutes. Flip the chicken thighs and season the browned side with the rest of the Greek seasoning. Move the cooked onion and garlic onto the top of the seasoned chicken thighs. Add the chopped olives, artichoke hearts, and eggplant flesh to the top of the chicken. Add the chicken broth to the pan. Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve over a bed of couscous (or your favorite side dish), spooning the sauce over everything. Enjoy!
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Today, I inspected my pantry; the items I found were canned goods, popcorn boxes, and granola cereal. I came to the conclusion that I should spice up my taste buds and skip my ordinary eating habits. I scurried to a drawer where I found a cook book of recipes I cooked in the Summer of 2006 at a cooking camp. I skimmed straight to the Dessert Section, and found my favorite recipe of all time. The name given to this oh, so sweet treat is “Peach Enchiladas.” Here are my steps to creating this dish. The dish I’m about to give you makes 16 servings. I decided to make this for my family and neighbors next door. Hopefully, there is one or two left over for me ;). I know this is far from a Julia Child’s recipe, but I can dream on.
ReplyDelete2 8-Ounce tubes of crescent rolls
4 firm peaches, peeled and quartered
2 sticks of butter
1 ½ cups of sugar
1 teaspoon Mountain Dew (Soda)
* Melt butter, add sugar and cinnamon, un roll crescents and place peach quarters in each one. Roll from large end to small. Place in 12x10x2-inch pan. Pour butter mixture over them and then pour Mountain Dew on top. Bake in 350- degree oven for 45 minutes. Makes 16 servings. Now enjoy this tasty treat with your company. Go ahead and eat this guilty pleasure. You deserve it.
To be a true friend in my book is to be loyal and trustworthy. Now i have many (good) friends but to have a true friend are hard to come by these days. a true friend is someome who is very loyal to you. I have this very loyal friend who lives in texas, he is a person I can call any time day or night. I told him my fears and secerts that no one knows about and I know some of his. Even thow we live in two different states we still have a connection. the second true friend quality that I think is trust. Trust is very hard to come by. people say " you can trust me" but next thing you know they are spelling at to another person. This same person i tell my fears and secerts i also trust.I know he will not tell his wife or anybody else. He will take this to the grave. I have that true friend, we have been through alot but he will always be there for me and I will be there for him.
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ReplyDeleteWhen I met my sister-in-law Lynda, it was love at first sight. Given the fact that we could barely understand each other, because my English speaking was very weak; we stood by each others side. I am forever thankful for the ways she helped me when my son was born: she planned and executed a baby shower, she was there when the baby was born, and she helped as she could afterwords. Her generosity, compassion, sense of humor, tenacity, and a certain angelical aura embalming her, were the ingredients needed for years of unwavering friendship.
As the years passed, and my English got considerably better, we could seal the relationship with words as oppose to gestures and eyes contact. Although, I was the benefactor of the relationship in the beginning, it wasn't a deterrent for her to keep away from me. As life got in the way, as it is expected to do so, we have never measured efforts to be and to get in the way to help each other.
Even if at times we do not approve some actions either one of us do, we are not judgmental of each other. We protect each other from feelings of guilt, support each other when when we are in despair, and have a blast when we are together having fun when we are happy. We have endured and survived many situations, circumstances and consequences, but nothing big or small had any power to sway the basis of our friendship.
Life can come at you hard causing a careen of emotions plunging into regret; anger; anguish; and even revengeful. When these agitations of emotions come forth within you, use them towards your nemesis to disrobe him or her from the same events you have suffered. There are many contrivances in which you can approach these actions. Get yourself fired do to your hatred of your job; ruin a love affair, and even alienate your in-laws.
ReplyDeleteGetting yourself fired would be to simple even for a monkey; so instead here is how to get someone you hate most in your work place fired. First, pauperize that person’s perfect on time to work custom. Find out where this individual lives and slash his or her tires to cause major delay in his or her time line. If possible lure a handsome amount of drops of Vi-sine in their first cup of coffee of the day causing a dramatic case of uncontrollable bowel movements. Secondly, send the supervisor’s wife love letters and flowers on behalf of the individual you want to have fired. Lastly, smash the car to total chaos owned by the company CEO and write the name of the person you are randomly are going to have fired on the windows with spray paint. These are sure ways to have someone fired.
Love affairs are most complicated to ruin so in order to accomplish this you must have a backbone. Start flirting with his girl to try and lure her into your trap. Use tactics like telling her how much he hates being with her and that he thinks she’s fat and not P-H-A-T the good way. Likewise, you can hire a stripper or college girl looking to make some quick cash and send them on a flirting rampage on her man eventually causing him to fall into temptations leading to physical activity while his true lover catches him in the act.
Lastly, to alienate your in-laws will be easily done, though not pretty. To make this step short, simply make sure to have your in-laws catch you and their daughter making love on their own bed. Nothing else needs to be said or done. I hope that with these guidelines you will fulfill the emotions brought upon you.
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October 5, 2011
Process Paragraph
The term true friend is used so often that the real meaning tends to be lost. Friends can be found everywhere, and they are so easy to find. However, to find a true friend an individual has to know who they are, determine what qualities they are searching for, and not pretend to be someone else.
First, it is most important to know who you are as a person. By examining yourself to find out what your strengths and weaknesses are; then you are able to better discover and understand yourself. For instance, when communicating with a person in order to give influential advice it is crucial to have an open mind, and to know what your morals and attitudes are toward life. Without self-identity, one can become easily confused with others social standards, and often make decisions based on the other person’s standards rather than their own. Therefore, how you discover your inner persona will greatly influence how you search for a true friend.
Next, the search for a true friend is made easier once you know your identity. To determine what qualities to look for is related to ones values. For example, if religion is established as an important value, then this will be one of the requirements that the person searches for in a friend. Another example would be if an individual is accustomed to doing tasks in a disorganized way without identifying goals; then he or she would be attracted to that similar person or friend. As a result, an individual can get in trouble with the laws in society if qualities such as honesty, analytical, and practical intelligence are not among some of the qualities present in a friend. Also, the qualities present in you should be identical to the friend you find. The famous saying, “show me your friend and tell me who you are’’ is proven to be true since birds of a feather flock together. Nobody wants to be identified with a person that is of bad influence; therefore, careful thinking is done prior to choosing someone to be their true friend.
Finally, once this true friend is chosen then there comes a test to see if this friend is really a true friend. A true friend should be willing to stand by the other friend through thick and thin, and be willing to support and defend each other at all times. For instance, if a certain situation arises ,such as a conflict ,then the qualities perceived in that friend are tried to determine if he or she is a true friend or not. This quotation, an Eskimo proverb “you do not know who is your friend and who is your enemy until the ice breaks” is also another way to find a true friend.
In summary, true friends are hard to find since not many are willing to go that extra mile to nurture the relationship; as a result, it can crumble and fade over time. Sometimes, that true friend is just you; therefore, knowing your weaknesses, and seeking self-improvement can have a positive impact on friendship. Yes, that is true. Now ask yourself, will you go in search of a true friend or will you just find yourself?
Quiches are a neutral food. It’s a dish I never get tired of eating. Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner I always enjoy a reasonable portion. Even though I have been making it for years, I am always eager whenever I plan on cooking a quiche. This dish is very simple; therefore, on occasions when I want to spend quality time with my nine year old son, I would let him help me prepare it. Another reason I enjoy making this dish is that, I can add any vegetable of my choice; such as, spinach or mushrooms. I prefer my quiche to have a crust; however, making a crust from scratch is time consuming; instead, I would purchase a Pillsbury deep dish pie crust from the supermarket. The crust has a sweet taste to it; as a result, it’s tasty when the two are combined. This is one of the few recipes that I have written down, given that, I only use a cookbook just when I have to bake some goodies. Here are the steps to a delicious cheddar-bacon quiche. Have fun!
ReplyDelete6 slices of bacon, diced
1 deep-dish 9-inch frozen pie crust
3 eggs
1cup half-and half
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
2 Tbsp. thinly sliced green onions
Heat the oven to 375o F. Fry the bacon in a small skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towel. Set aside. Place crust on baking sheet. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until light golden brown. If the crust form bubbles, gently press with back wooden spoon. Meanwhile, beat the eggs and half and half in a medium bowl. Stir in the cheese and onions; pour into crust. Sprinkle with bacon. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until filling is browned and set.