Sarah Hemmerle
Professor Krondl
11/21/18
Word: Global/Local

When I think of the word global and relating it to our food and beverage class I think of products and produce that come from somewhere other than the United States. Goods that are imported and are grown outside and brought to the U.S. to be distributed and sold around the country. When I think of the word local I think of foods and goods that are produced/grown nearby. Where I am able to purchase these local goods all in an area that is close and I’m familiar with. Usually, local foods in NYC are found at farmers markets like the one our class went to. To represent the word local I chose a picture of fruits and vegetables at a farmers market. These foods are grown in an area close by. The thing about buying foods globally when it is out of season in the United States is they are imported from other countries to be distributed.

I chose the picture of an olive oil bottle that’s been shipped over from Spain and a picture of tropical fruits. When purchasing from another country the food will taste different. This is because of the weather conditions, soil and climate the food/ingredients are grown in.

When making a recipe for a restaurant you could have 2 of the same item but that come from different regions of the country or world. Like how oranges can come from either Brazil or Florida and even if they are the same type of orange they will taste different as ingredients in a dish. One might be more tart or sweeter than the other which will change the quality, texture, and taste of a dish.

Sources:
Most of America’s Fruit Is Now Imported. Is That a Bad Thing?. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/13/dining/fruit-vegetables-imports.html

Sawe, B. (2018). Top Orange Producing Countries In The World. Retrieved from https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/top-orange-producing-countries-in-the-world.html

Gissell Hernandez-Silva

HGMT1102

Prof.Krondl

11-16-18

Ind. Vocab Project

                                                                                                  Professionalism

A lot of things might come to mind when you hear the word professionalism. In my case, the word professionalism relates to the food industry world. In the food industry professionalism is a big deal, it stretches from the waiters service to how the food is actually prepared and served. Having a positive outlook matters to how this whole idea of professionalism comes together.

“Food Service Vocabulary”  in Thought Co. by Kenneth Beare

      The image above shows professionalism in the way the food looks and is being handled. Also the person holding it has proper attire which also has to do with looking professional. The word professionalism is not always on appearance but on having the right attitude as well. In other words you won’t make sales having an uptight or grouchy attitude, being in a good mood even if it doesn’t reflect how you are really feeling is key to professionalism. Another key fact to professionalism is knowing what you are doing with your money and what kind of ingredients you are buying. In the reading it talks about markets and how they all basically began the local food trend. The reading relates to what markets provide and how people purchase their ingredients which is essential for professionalism. Knowing important facts that are in the article and in general about markets is professionalism. You know what you are buying and how much it will cost you so you are incorporating the information you know to real world. It talks about how markets were used as a source for trading which can e very essential if you need an ingredient but someone else has it and vice versa. It basically says if you know how to manage your food you will know how to manage your income. Asking yourself educated questions on your produce is a major key to success as well. Professionalism isn’t something you’re born with, it is something that you learn throughout life and is essential in the food industry. If you are going into or are already in the Hospitality Management industry then professionalism is very important because it is worked within the food industry. The food industry is very competitive if you don’t have professionalism then it’s going to be very hard for you to get through it. Overall Professionalism is important in any industry and should be taught regardless. I try to be as professional in my everyday life, for example in school and at work. It is something we should all develop.

Marian Cepeda
Professor. Krondl
Due: 11/21/18 / HMGT 1102

Word: Natural

Although the word Natural has many definitions and can relate to many things, I chose the definition that relates more. In the industry the word natural can relate. he word natural means, relating to or being natural food. In many restaurants the vegetables, fruits etc. they use  are all considered natural, these foods grow on their own naturally. When cooking in a restaurant, customers expect meals with fresh foods, it gives the dish a better and fresher taste, which is why restaurants use these fresh foods. Coconuts for example, they are natural. Thy grow on trees by themselves. Other fruits like, apples, grapes and more also grow by themselves.
My classmate Moises Rivera  used the word natural in a different way according to Moises own words, “The real world definition of natural is doing something without no effort or thought it’s just in you and comes out. Some people use the word as to say are those real? It can also be described as someone who is still the same or natural after fame. Natural also means real and never changing.” , he used the word natural to explain how natural can also mean, when you do something naturally, in his case, a sport.

In these pictures you can see 2 examples of natural vegetables and natural fruits, and how they are used in restaurants.

Laurel Polanco.

Prof. Krondl. Vocabulary Post.

“When I was sourcing, I had to look for what material was popular and what was affordable.” (Arrrona E.)

A different way of saying sourcing would be Provenance. This word, related to Food Service, means point of origin; where everything starts. According to Peter Jackson, writer of Provenance, “The value of a product is closely associated with the place from which it derives.”

Sourcing is related to Procurement because it is part of that process. In other words, when you are sourcing you need to make a connection between how the product is produced, the price, and the point of origin of what you are planning to buy.

When you are sourcing, you are looking for something, food in this case. The way “Sourcing” works in the Food Industry and to this picture is the following:

Imagine that you own a restaurant, and you are looking for suppliers. The picture shows the kitchen staff planning and talking about their sourcing. They are evaluating which vendors they should use to provide them with the produce they need. They are looking for potential vendors, having on mind the standards they chose.

We all need sourcing in one way or another. For example, my mom and I used to cook for our family; more than 20 people. We had to think about our suppliers, not in the same way as a restaurant does, but we did. Our suppliers were not a company, but a warehouse. We thought about our needs, and figured out what was the best for us.