Good vs. Bad

   Day after day I always hear the phrase, “good” food versus “bad” food. When I think of the difference between good foods and bad foods, I’m thinking about tasty foods and not-so-tasty foods. However are usually referring to food that has either been coined as healthy or unhealthy.
Food has become demonized by our society.
   How did certain foods became known as these bad-for-you dishes? Why is it that when a person thinks of a hamburger, he/she instantly thinks of bad-for-you food? Why is it that when people think of a mouthwatering piece of chocolate lava cake, another “bad” idea flashes into their heads? To the concept of “good” versus “bad” food, I say, “Rubbish!” I love so many foods that have that evil presence lurking over them. Hamburgers, cupcakes, French fries, pizza, and more. These foods are fun and good and tasty in my opinion. I do respect the fact that I cannot eat them from a restaurant on a daily basis due to the amount of calories and grams of fat. Nevertheless, I refrain from making them evil or unforgiving. The fear our society has placed on food items needs to be changed and we need to embrace our love of food once again.
Especially if we are cooking these foods in our home, we can modify the ingredients and make healthier versions. For example, make a mouth-watering hamburger at home using 97% fat free ground beef (a very lean meat) and you can enjoy a healthy and tasty version of this demonized American past-time food. Or enjoy a home-made pizza snack with an English muffin, tomato sauce, and reduced-fat slice of cheese. Simple, fun, tasty, and best of all, “Good.” By embracing and loving our food in moderation, we can truly learn how to eat again. The food terms “good” versus “bad” will resort to the definitions that they should be regarding good taste versus bad tasting food and not the demonization that we’ve resorted to. Love your food choices and enjoy eating them.  
 

 
: http://justanumber.com/2010/03/womens-weekly-health-updates-for-310/

Interview with Pebbles Johnson

Some people may have a different input on what is good food and what is bad food. So im here to interview someone to get their input on this topic at hand.

The person that im interviewing is Pebbles Johnson

E : What is your favorite food? And why?

P: Chicken, because I always eat it.

E: What's the nastiest thing you ever ate?

P: Fish and spinach

E: What's your favoite style of food?

P: Southern style cooking because it’s so delicious and plus that’s what type of food I was growing up on.

E: What's your favorite fast food resturant? And why?

P: Steak and shake because there food is always on point and I never had a problem with my food when I went there.

E: When you go out to eat, what do you usually get? And why?

P: Chicken fingers because I don’t want to look at the menu

E: Do you prefer a home cooked meal or to just go out to eat?

P: Home cook because my mama makes the best food ever.

E: Why do you think people are so "big" today?

P: Because they don’t exercise and all they do is sit on their rump’s and eat all day

E: What age group do you think is most effected by this weight epidemic? And why?

P: 15 to 20 because this age group is way more lackadaisical  

E: Can you cook and if you can what is your forte?

P: Yeah I can cook and the best thing I can make is shrimp scampi and dirty rice

E: Who do you think is the best cook in your family? And why?

P: Mi padre porque he cooks the best grill chicken in Brevard county hands down

With this interview i can see whats Pebbles outlook on this subject and it was quite helpful to see what someone else feels about this matter.

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Death by Chocolate : )

Things you will need :

• 9x13 pan of baked brownies (boxed or homemade)
• 6-8 cups prepared chocolate mousse or whipped chocolate ganache
• 1 tub of whipped topping, thawed
• 1 bag toffee chips

The directions :

Cut the pan of cooled, baked brownies into bite size pieces. You can use either a box mix of brownies or make homemade brownies for your Death by Chocolate dessert. Spread 1/3 of the brownie pieces in the bottom of the serving bowl.

Spoon 1/3 of the prepared mousse or whipped chocolate ganache over the brownie pieces. Spread it evenly over the brownies.

Spoon 1/3 of the whipped topping over the mousse or ganache. Spread evenly over the mousse.

Sprinkle 1/3 of the toffee chips evenly over the whipped topping. The first layer of your Death by Chocolate dessert is complete. Now you get to do it again!

Repeat the layers of brownie bites, mousse, whipped topping, and toffee chips 2 more times so that all of the ingredients are used. Sprinkle the last of the toffee chips over the top as a garnish. Enjoy your Death by Chocolate dessert!

Keep in mind :

Use a clear glass bowl so the layers of the Death by Chocolate dessert show through.

Chocolate pudding may be used in place of the mousse if preferred.

Chocolate chips, toasted coconut, nuts, or other garnishes may replace the toffee chips in the Death by Chocolate Dessert.

 http://www.madeinmelskitchen.com/2008/06/death-by-chocolate-trifle/
http://www.ehow.com/how_4732325_death-chocolate-dessert.html