Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Spices


I would like writing about the spices. I think spices have been well known around the world and also in most part of countries they are part of special culture. The spices have old story. Some articles explain that spices were high priced commodities.  The initial international trade was between Europa, Indian and China. Merchant transported in a large bulk in order to justify the expense. Especially Europa bought a lot mounts of spices. The spices are an important ingredient into the countries tradition. Most countries have their traditional spices. For example, Indian food has always been present in their recipes, such as the curry. It is a dark yellow spice with deeply tasty flavor, and smell.


  I think that spices are really interested because they are part of our daily food, and memories. According to Wikipedia “The spice is a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetable substance primarily used for flavoring, coloring or preserving food. Sometimes a spice is used to hide other flavors.” There are some examples of the species Bridgeport Seasoning: Curry Powder, Thai, Garden Salad Seasoning, Pepper, Ground, Salt, and Porcini. The species have been well known business. Today we can see many groceries store as Central Market, Whole food. These groceries stores have a special section for spices. I remember in Turkey the famous the Spices Market.  

Moreover, spice may have other uses, including medicinal, religious ritual, cosmetics or perfume production, or as a vegetable. For example, turmeric roots are consumed as a vegetable and garlic as an antibiotic. Ginger used for cough. Most of these are present in our memories. For example, one deep memory that comes to my mind is the smell of paella in the house. I remember her drawers of seasonings and spices whose smell fully impregnated the kitchen and the pantry. She used natural, fresh ingredients and a lot of seasoning and spices; therefore, the test of her food was also unforgettable. 

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Venezuelan Arepas

My banquet that I will serve is the Venezuelan Arepa. I think that food is a part of culture and a very tasty way for us to get an insight into a country’s culinary world, and it is also the best way of showing interest for a new culture and getting to know it a little better.

I would like starting that Arepa has its origins hundreds of years ago, cooked by the various indigenous tribes across the country. The Arepa has its name from the word Erepa, the indigenous word for this corn bread. What was initially made with fresh corn, but today is usually made using pre-cooked white corn flour.
The Arepa represents Venezuelans' daily bread. It is eaten across the country, across all socio-economic groups, at all times of day. Arepas can also be grilled or deep-fried. The fillings vary and there are no set rules. However, there are some different types of filling that have now become tradition:
  • The Pelu’a : shredded skirt steak and cheese.
  • The Reina Pepeada : chicken salad with creamy avocado.
  • The Pernil : pork.
  • The chiken : sauteed chicken and cheese.
  • The simple cheese: butter or cream cheese.



Food is powerful in many ways, so don’t be afraid to eat your way through culture shock!

                                     Good Appetite!!

Monday, February 17, 2014

My Home !!!

I would like describing my apartment, which is an apartment complex, located in south west Austin. This condominium is inside the Greenbelt whose landscape is really beautiful. It has a great location with easy access to main arteries like Mopac and Ben White to reach shopping, dining, and entertainment, just moments away. I think that this place, whose ideal location provides an escape from the city life, is just minutes from Austin downtown. Moreover, the apartment decoration offers a warm environment. It has a big couch from which I watch TV every night. Moreover, it has a cedar wood dining table where I spend a lot time doing my homework. It has two bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, and a kitchen, all of which have an amazing view of the greenbelt. The dining room and balcony are divided by two big window doors. I think the balcony, which has a birdhouse, two outdoor seats and a table, is my favorite place, in which I spend my most of my time reading.

Friday, January 31, 2014

Wellcome!!!!!


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The importance of Business Writing

Excellent Writing skills are of prime importance in the business world. This communication skill is required from a simple job advertisement. For example, Cenedella requires for a Financial Analyst position: “Excellent communication skill, both oral and writing” and a Manager position: “Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. A proven ability to present to all levels of management” Therefore, excellent writing skills are mandatory on our business career advancement. Business professionals need excellent writing skills to report, inform, and notify ideas, set of circumstances, positions, and outcomes. It is well known that managers have to report bad and good news to their higher levels in a very professional, comprehensive and informative way, and all financial reports answering the reader’s questions before he/she has time to ask. When I working in Venezuela, the effective channel of communication to corporate headquarter in the US was written communication such as emails, and financial reports.