Sunday, May 20, 2012
"WOW" Food
Have you ever wondered why some food doesn't taste good? Well, it could be that it was prepared incorrectly or not appetizing to look at. Eggs cooked at too high a heat taste rubbery, meat not seasoned correctly tastes bland and dessert without the right ingredients doesn't have that "WOW" melt in your mouth experience. That's why understanding foods and flavors that work together takes time to master. We want to make that journey easy for you. .We're going to help you make the best dishes possible. Our New England Clam chowder recipe - you'll taste one of the "BEST". Our Green Apple Bisque - it will be a show stopper. Guests will love the Prime Rib recipe - they'll think you're a genius. And the Mother Daughter Tea - you 'll wish you were there. That's just a sampling of "Designing Dishes" on YouTube.
Friday, May 18, 2012
We Love What We Do
Last year there was a TV special talking about YouTube and how much you could learn on the site. That's when a bell rang in my head. That's when Designing Dishes started. Why not teach on YouTube? Everyone else was doing it. That's when Ronnie and I said "YES". Let's do this.
It was a slow start. There were lots of questions. We're professional teachers but getting behind the camera was different. What exactly should we teach? Where would we film? How would we look on camera? What close ups were needed? Who would direct us, decide on lighting, move equipment and tell us when to start and stop?
Well, everything came together. We're exited to share what we love, teaching about food and entertaining. We have 23 videos on YouTube with more to come. Follow us through this journey. We know you won't regret it.
And as a special tip for the day ------- Entertaining can be as simple as one theme, one drink, one entree, one side item, one dessert and one "BIG" smile from your friends!!!!!!
It was a slow start. There were lots of questions. We're professional teachers but getting behind the camera was different. What exactly should we teach? Where would we film? How would we look on camera? What close ups were needed? Who would direct us, decide on lighting, move equipment and tell us when to start and stop?
Well, everything came together. We're exited to share what we love, teaching about food and entertaining. We have 23 videos on YouTube with more to come. Follow us through this journey. We know you won't regret it.
And as a special tip for the day ------- Entertaining can be as simple as one theme, one drink, one entree, one side item, one dessert and one "BIG" smile from your friends!!!!!!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
What Jan forgot to tell you.
Jan forgot to mention those dresses were made out of gingham fabric, the same fabric as checkered table clothes. Also they had a big old ruffle on the bottom of gingham and eyelet. As silly as that sounds, they were in style for the times! We still match up everything from our jewelry, to our shoes and everything in between!
HOW IT BEGAN
We've been friends for years. It all started when we taught school together. Who knew "TWO" Home Economics teachers would reinvent themselves years later? Yes, that's Jan and Ronnie, we're now called Designing Dishes and teaching on YouTube. That's us!
In the early years of teaching , we thought alike and sometimes even completed each other's sentences. We were two peas in a pod. Yes, we loved our profession and dressed for the part. Our heels matched our outfits and everyone waited to see if we would ever dress alike. Well, that happened! There was a great dress pattern that both of us wanted to sew. We made our dresses, one was pink and one was green. We wore them the same day and we're sure everyone thought we wanted to be twin sisters. We laugh about that today!
We loved our students. Our goal was to teach them as much as we could. Our ideas for teaching were unique. We never backed away from a novel idea. We challenged ourselves to teach about life and making goals for an occupation. That's why we started teaching about the restaurant business. Parents and teachers would be our guests. Students designed the restaurant, made the uniforms, cooked the food and of course served great dishes. The kids loved it. It was a hit!
So now, years later we're doing it again. We've come up with a new idea. Why not teach everyone what we know and love? That's Home Economics with a new spin. Our YouTube teaching videos are about how we cook, bake, design and entertain. Our blog will feature recipes we love, tips on designing, expounding on our videos and sharing our love of entertainment. It's going to be FUN!!!!!
In the early years of teaching , we thought alike and sometimes even completed each other's sentences. We were two peas in a pod. Yes, we loved our profession and dressed for the part. Our heels matched our outfits and everyone waited to see if we would ever dress alike. Well, that happened! There was a great dress pattern that both of us wanted to sew. We made our dresses, one was pink and one was green. We wore them the same day and we're sure everyone thought we wanted to be twin sisters. We laugh about that today!
We loved our students. Our goal was to teach them as much as we could. Our ideas for teaching were unique. We never backed away from a novel idea. We challenged ourselves to teach about life and making goals for an occupation. That's why we started teaching about the restaurant business. Parents and teachers would be our guests. Students designed the restaurant, made the uniforms, cooked the food and of course served great dishes. The kids loved it. It was a hit!
So now, years later we're doing it again. We've come up with a new idea. Why not teach everyone what we know and love? That's Home Economics with a new spin. Our YouTube teaching videos are about how we cook, bake, design and entertain. Our blog will feature recipes we love, tips on designing, expounding on our videos and sharing our love of entertainment. It's going to be FUN!!!!!
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