Works Cited For Argumentative Essay

Black, Jane. “Changing Habits, Not just diets.” NYTimes.com. The Washington Post. 16 Apr. 2012. Web. 23 Apr. 2012

Bunting, Billy. “New Study Reveals Junk Food Good for You.” Thedailysquib.c.uk The World’s finest News Source. 13 March 2008. Web 18 Apr. 2012

Hitti, Miranda. "Top 11 Reasons for Fast Food's Popularity." WebMD.com. WebMD Health News. 2 Dec. 2008. Web. 23 Apr. 2012.

Natterson, Cara. “Fast food, not Necessary to Blame for Obesity.” Worryproofmd.com. Simplifying the Science for parents. March 2007. Web. 18 Apr. 2012

Sylmar, Ramen. “Is McDonald’s really to blame for obesity in America?” Teenink.com  29 March 2011. Web. 25 Apr. 2012

Arguementative Essay Draft

             

One of my best friends says that "Everyone should think twice before deciding to eat fast food." I know there are some down sides to fast food but when it comes to it, fast foods honestly aren’t that bad for you. Some doctors actually say that the sugars and other products in fast foods are good for your bodies. Of course people are going to disagree, especially the ones that let it affect their bodies. Those are the people that over abuse the foods. Fast food often gets a bad reputation for being high in fat, calories and sodium. Some of the obvious appeal of eating fast food includes convenience and cost, but many fast-food chains are also altering their menus to appeal to a more health-conscious consumer. Although most foods are OK to eat as an occasional treat, some fast-food menu options are better choices than others.

      Some people are just simply misled on the subject. I’m not saying that fast food every night of your life is healthy because it's not. But maybe once or twice a week isn't bad. It upsets me when people try to push their beliefs in other people's heads especially when they don't fully know what they're talking about. But I don’t think its right for them to say to completely "stay away from fast food." According to others, such as Dr. Anne Selley, "rats love the high-fat food and they eat and eat. We found there are actually huge intelligence strides that are elicited by exposure to a chronic high-fat diet. She believes that it is possible to compare the findings about rats to humans, making it very plausible that humans can benefit from high-sugar and fatty foods also (Dr. Selley)."

Even some good's that come from fast foods are memories and enjoyment. You can't tell me a good Wendy’s burger doesn’t make you think of your childhood, and remembering how good times used to be and even sitting there and reminiscing on how good it tastes. I get memories every time I go to Wendy's because when I was just a little girl my Dad and I would go out to eat every time we took a ride on his Harley. Unfortunately, fast food is obviously not the healthiest of options but it is a convenient one. For the modern youth, vegetables and fruits are not that appealing as compared to junk food such as pizzas and chips. Junk foods are delectable and give more salt and calories to your body. Whenever you have a craving for fast food, you can easily get it anywhere and even at home. Junk food is also very inexpensive. Hence price, distance and speed and convenience don’t matter.

      If you go around and ask people why they like fast food, these are the answers you will probably get: "1.They're quick, 2.They're easy to get to, 3. I like the taste of fast food, 4. They're inexpensive, 5. I'm too busy to cook, 6. It's a "treat" for myself, 7. I don't like to cook, 8. My friends/family like them, 9. It is a way of socializing, 10. They do have nutritious foods to offer, 11. They're fun and entertaining, 12. I came here as a child (Hitti)." Just because someone says something isn’t healthy doesn’t mean they have to try and make other people believe that. People shouldn’t try to push their beliefs onto others. I don’t think that’s right.

       There are such things as being able to meet in the middle. There isn’t just a good side or bad side to fast food, there are in-betweens too. Just because something’s, too unhealthy, or too healthy for you, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it. Enjoying the food is the in-between. I mean you do have to learn to take care of yourself but splurging here and there is never a bad thing. A snack a day keeps the doctor way. “But according to some researchers, some types of food eaten - namely sugary and fatty foods - are better for you than so-called healthy foods (Bunting.)"

                

        I just don’t understand why people have to blame the fast food restaurants for their weight or obesity. That just isn't right. "We’ve all heard it, whether it be through a friend, the news, or in the newspaper. Lawsuits being filed against McDonald’s for the cause of obesity in the accuser or their family. In August 2002 two different parents of two different girls both living in the Bronx sued McDonald’s for the obesity of each individual child. They stated that McDonald’s had failed to disclose clearly the ingredients in its food (Ramen)." That is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard before. The only reason those parents would do something like that is because the reason their children are like that is because they aren’t responsible parents. Everyone likes to blame other people for their problems. In this case the two girl’s parents were ashamed and wanted to blame McDonalds. "Obesity is related to what a person eats and how much that person eats but not necessarily to where a person eats. Fast food joints are bad for you, don’t get me wrong. But access to fast food doesn’t make a person fat. In fact, some studies show that fast food joints may be no worse than other restaurants…or even your own kitchen (Natterson)."

  When you think of a salad you probably think of a healthy meal option, but fast-food salads come with hidden calories. They try to advertise their meals as “healthy” that don’t mean that they really are. Go for grilled instead of fried chicken with your salad. Creamy dressings and even low-fat varieties contain hidden calories. Instead maybe a healthier option such as a vinaigrette or Italian dressing. Last but not least side dishes, side dishes at fast food restaurants can help you save on calories. Sides of French fries are often smaller than what you would get with a normal meal. Also you can lay off the salt. Other healthy side options from some restaurants could be green salads, fruit or a type of vegetable.

       These are all healthy options to choose when out for fast food. So when people try and sit there and tell you that you can’t find any healthy fast food choices, just think again. Be smart about what you eat and what you put into your body, but a little fun here and there doesn’t hurt anyone. Eating fast food doesn't have been a disaster. There are ways to make healthy choices. A study conducted by Yale's Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity looked into fast food and kids. The study states that healthy side dishes and beverages options for kids' meals are rarely offered as the default. So while the healthier choices are there, it's really up to you to pay close attention when it comes to food.

Arguement Proposal

Fast Food Arguement.

Are all Fast foods Bad.
The Positives and Negatives
Memories
The easyness, and quickness of it.


Fast food isnt just good or bad theres an imbetween to it.

 Ill be writing about the opinions between people about fast food and how it affects not just our healthy life but our personal ones too.

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20081202/top-11-reasons-for-fast-foods-popularity
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/04/15/do-we-need-more-advice-about-eating-well
http://www.dailysquib.co.uk/most-popular/1255-new-study-reveals-junk-food-good-for-you.html
http://www.worryproofmd.com/2012/03/07/fast-food-not-necessarily-to-blame-for-obesity/
http://www.teenink.com/opinion/current_events_politics/article/181573/IS-Mcdonalds-Really-to-Blame-for-Obesity-in-America/

Ethnography Final Draft

Cape Cod Café

Café society is something that many of us as customers and/or social theorists take for granted. Cafés are places where we are not simply served hot beverages but are also in some way partaking of a specific form of public life. Some where you can go and relax, and there’s also really good food. It is this latter aspect that has attracted the attention of social folks.

At Cape Cod Cafe, we are committed to satisfying our customers with great food and excellent service. We offer a wide variety of delicious dishes for Lunch and Dinner. Whatever you're in the mood for, you can find it here! E. James Jamoulis purchased the Cape Cod Café in 1947. He formulated a pizza recipe and worked day and night to build up the business. He alternated between the bar and kitchen. Bar pizza was not known by that name around that time. In the late 70’s James’s son Jim and his wife Lynne took over the business and made Cape Cod Café what it is today. Although James’s other sons Jimmy and Jonathan help to keep up the family tradition. It's hard to find a crispy "bar" pizza around this area and Cape Cod Cafe has it. Their cheese is to die for and the buffalo chicken and bbq chicken pizzas. T are fabulous with a kick.

As you walk in the front entrance there are 12 long shaped tables along the side of the café window with cushioned stools for customers to sit. There is a wide open front counter where were always there to greet you as soon as you walk in the door. There is also a pop machine to the far right on the wall of the store. The customer walks up to the middle of the front counter to place their order where the 3 cashier stations are located. The customer can also see all the toppings that would go on the pizza, and get to see everything be done fresh right in front of them.

 From the front, it is also clear to see through the giant windows on the side of the building to the light and fresh air in. the nice wooded area outside, is such a nice sit to look at when I’m out checking tables. Behind and to the left were the giant ovens that hold more than 300 pizzas. The store's phone where the delivery calls are processed is located on a shelf behind a wall that extends half way into the store's width. Behind the phone station is the primary packing station where the pizza dough is flattened, prepared to be topped, and where the finished pizza is cut and boxed. To the far right is a high shelf used to stack extra cardboard pizza boxes.

To the right of this station is the Hobart dough-mixing machine, which is used to make and prepare the pizza dough or to shred the block of cheese, right in front of the customer’s very eyes. Mostly everything we do, sandwiches, pizzas and salads were in front of the customers. Then to the right of that is the walk in freezer where many ingredients are kept such as cheese, dough balls, and toppings. Also, tomatos, peppers, onions (my favorite to cut). Cucumbers, celery, broccoli, and many more.

The atmosphere is different every single day, the attitudes of everyone cann effect you in the matter of seconds. The color of the walls are a subtle green, very calming. With wide windows open for some lighting. Clean and very comfortable tables, with children’s booster seats if needed. Customers can range from nice, to great, to really rude. its always a loud enedergy because of all the employees talking, the openeing and closing of the ovens, the banging on the grill.

There’s also loud noise of pizza pans dropping and phones ringing of the hook with the girls saying “cafe cod cafe, please hold." sometimes we lost the service, but they always called back. You can’t even stand still for a second before the managers are telling you to do soemthing. Then when they tell you to do soemthing they ask you to stop that and do soemthing else. Then when they see you didnt fisnish what they ask before, they get mad but their the ones rushing us around.

 Sometimes they put alot more pressure on the girls than they should. Overall working in a rushed crazxy atmosphere like this is the best, and i wouldnt change it for anything. i work my butt off for these people and i see that they realize that. A lot of other work places ive seen dont really respect their employess as much as my job does. We are like a small knit family, which gets closer every day. We always have each other’s back. Their always there when I need them and that’s the best, when you actually like your job and the environment your in.

Ethnography Rough Draft

Cape Cod Café

                  Café society is something that many of us as customers and/or social theorists

take for granted. Cafés are places where we are not simply served hot beverages but are

also in some way partaking of a specific form of public life. Some where you can go and

relax, and theres also really good food. It is this latter aspect that has attracted the attention

of social folks.
                  
                   As you walk in the front entrance there are 12 long shaped tables along the

side of the café window with cushioned stools for customers to sit. There is a wide open

front counter where were always there to greet you as soon as you walk in the door. There

is also a pop machine to the far right on the wall of the store. The customer walks up to the

middle of the front counter to place their order where the 3 cashier stations are located. The

customer can also see all the toppings that would go on the pizza, and get to see

everything be done fresh right in front of them. 

                 From the front, it is also clear to see through the giant windows on the side of the

building to the light and fresh air in. the nice wooded area outside, is such a nice sit to look

at when im out cheacking tables. Behind and to the left were the giant ovens that hold more

than 300 pizzas.  The store's phone where the delivery calls are processed is located on a

shelf behind a wall that extends half way into the store's width.  Behind the phone station is

the primary packing station where the pizza dough is flattened, prepared to be topped, and

where the finished pizza is cut and boxed. To the far right is a high shelf used to stack extra

cardboard pizza boxes. 

                 To the right of this station is the Hobart dough-mixing machine, which is used to

make and prepare the pizza dough or to shred the block of cheese, right nfront of the

customers very eyes.  Mostly everything we do, sandwhichs, pizzas and salads were

infront of the customers. The to  the right of that is the walk in freezer where many

ingredients are kept such as cheese, dough balls, and toppings. also, tomatos, peppers,

onions (my favorite to cut), cucumbers, celery, brocclii, and many more. 

                    The atmosphere is different every single day, the attitudes of everyone cann

effect you in the matter of seconds. Customers can range from nice, to great, to really rude.

its always a loud enedergy because of all the employees talking, the openeing and closing

of the ovens, the banging on the grill. theres also loud noise of pizza pans dropping and

phones ringing of the hook with the girls saying " cafe cod cafe, please hold." sometimes

we lost the service, but they always called back. you cant even stand still for a second

before the managers are telling you to do soemthing. then when they tell you to do

soemthing they ask you to stop that and do soemthing else. then when they see you didnt

fisnish what they ask before, they get mad but their the ones rushing us around.

Sometimes they put alot more pressure on the girls than they should.

                    Overall working in a rushed crazxy atmosphere like this is the best, and i

wouldnt change it for anything. i work my butt off for these people and i see that they

realize that. A lot of other work places ive seen dont really respect their employess as much

as my job does. We are like a small knit family, that gets closer everyday. we always have

eachotyhers back. their always there when i need them and thats the best, when you

actually like your job and the environment your in.









                 

Memoir Final Draft

Coffee Cake Queen

Eating something when it first comes out of the oven is an extraordinary experience. The steam rises, omitting a delightful aroma threw the air that will make any mouth water. The gooey pools of cinnamon and the crunchy brown sugar that would sit atop a moist, firm cake would always be my favorite part. Sliding a knife through the warm cake in order to retrieve a piece from the center; which is the most delectable part, is a much anticipated moment. Placing a piece in my mouth and feeling it’s soft yet crunchy texture as well as its sweet and powerful flavors creates a wonderful feeling of love and joy. Especially having it with tall glass of ice cold milk makes the cake that much more enjoyable.

As far back as I can remember my mom had always made coffee cake. I would wake up to my mom sneaking quietly and gently, trying to wake me to tell me there is no school that day. Right then I knew that later she would be making her famous coffee cake. As a child I remember waking up to the smell of the sweet treat. Knowing that there was no school that day this would automatically create a feeling of over-joy that I could play outside in the snow all day. My mom would make batches and batches of coffee cakes when I had snow days. The best part was waking up for the second time a little later when the coffee cake made the whole house smell of sweet sugar and cinnamon.  I loved helping my mom make the cake, we always had so much fn. Our motto was make a mess now, eat coffee cake, clean later. I would call her the coffee cake queen and sometimes we would play around and we wore dress up crowns. I would be her coffee cake princess.

My mom’s coffee cake was so good I remember running downstairs in my pajamas, almost missing every stair to grab a piece of coffee cake. I always had to have a piece from the center since that is where all the cinnamon and sugar were in puddles. The coffee cake next to the edge of the pan was too crunchy for me so I always left those pieces for my dad, he’d eat anything. I would put my center piece of coffee cake on a small plate, pour myself a glass of nice cold milk and run into the living room to watch weekday cartoons. I remember always having to race my dad into the living room to get the good couch where the clicker was so I could pick the cartoons we would watch.

Every time I beat him, I knew he let me win; that’s my dad and I love him. As I grabbed the remote and scanned through the channels I could see my dad staring at me. He knew I was going to choose something he didn’t like. I would let him choose what to watch because I was too focused on my coffee cake. I would be eating my coffee cake like a little mouse, piece by piece. I would finish my first piece of coffee cake for the day, but there was a lot more day ahead of us. I loved snow days when I was younger, mostly because my mom made coffee cake. I would be in my pajamas all day, drink hot chocolate, hangout with my mom and watch Rugrats. There was nothing I would rather do.

After a pretty good morning on the wonderful snow day I would obviously go outside to play in the snow. Being outside in the snow was always a fun and relaxing way to spend the day off from school. After playing in the snow for a while, it was always nice to hear my mom’s delicate voice yell out, “Chelsea, time to warm up with some hot chocolate.” I would run towards the door, tripping and getting my boots caught in the high snow. Getting to the door I take all of my wet clothes off as my mom is pouring me a nice cup of hot chocolate. "Don’t forget the marshmallows mom." She puts it on the table, as it sits there all by its lonesome. I can smell the warm sweetness of the chocolate and the sharp sweetness of the melting marshmallow. I loved watching the steam rise from the top of the cup as I went to grab it. As soon as I picked it up the hot cup sent a burst of warmth in my hands to my arms. Trying to take a sip but burning the tip of my tongue because it’s way too hot. The suspense was killing me, grabbing the hot chocolate no caring how hot it was, chug, chug, chug. Gone.

These memories really mean a lot to me because of how close my mom and I were. When you

become a teenager you just start to grow apart from your parents. Growing up I am not as close to

my mom as I was or would like to be, but one day I came into the kitchen and noticed my mom was

making her famous coffee cake. I was in shock and looked at her with the biggest smile on my

face. This to me meant something we could do together, to bond. At the same moment I would be

trying to keep the drool from dripping. I asked her to wait and she asked “for what?” I ran to my

room, ran back and yelled "ill be right back." i raced out the door and went to a party store and

bought two cheap plastic crown. As little girls we all love to be close to our 'mommies’ and have

that special mother daughter relationship. When we grew up, and became adults things started

to change. I walked in door, placed the crown on her head and said "the princess needs her

coffee cake queen." You could see the glimmer of memories in her eye, and the soft spot that

had touched her heart. Being a bit more grown, my mother and I are as close as can and I wouldn’t

have it any other way. She’s my best friend. The coffee cake, no matter how silly it may sound is a

piece of our relationship. To this day I have dreams of the first time I even tried my mom’s coffee

cake and the great snow days we used to have. The great memories it brought the smiles, and joy that

everyone had was incredible and I wouldn’t trade those memories for anything in the world

Ethnography Proposal

       I am going to be observing my work place. Cape Cod Cafe. How we all work together, how everyone works by them selves, and the environment eveeryone works in. How everything is arranged. They way we do things, and maybe interveiws with my co-workers about their jobs. Do they like working with food. Whats the best part. Ill probably do this for about 3 days one ill observe everyone on a slow day, a fast day, and a day somewhat in between. ill take notes, ask questions, get the fulll scoop.