CAS LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth.
- Demonstrate that challenges have been taken, developing new skills in the process.
- Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences.
- Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience.
COOKING
CAS PROJECT
Investigation
As a child, I did not have any sort of interest in anything related to cooking. I just ate the food that was prepared for me, not once thinking into the process that went into making the meal. Despite my disinterest in cooking, I loved watching cooking shows. I believe this is what initially sparked my interest for my journey to cooking.
Preparation
As my senior year approaches, so did my anxiety of living alone during my university years. This the time I started to make an effort and hung out around the kitchen. I started to help out with the seasoning and cooking process, while asking a ton of questions. Alongside this, I used my time to watch easy beginner cooking videos which sparked my interests even more.
Action
I started off with easy omelettes and fried rice. After a while, I gained an obsession towards pasta and started cooking it daily. The first few tries came out delicious with the help of my sister. But as with any learning go, soon my dishes weren't living up to my expectations. I used these mistakes to experiment and fix what I didn't like. When I moved to Thailand, I was forced to cook a lot more as there was no one packing my lunches. This pushed me out of my comfort zone to cook even more.
Reflection
I took up cooking as a means of learning to live by myself in the future, but ended up with a hobby I genuinely enjoy. Having started this in 11th grade, I was able to utilize the skills I picked up throughout that year for my unexpected departure to Thailand. This project of cooking dinner for myself taught me the life skills I need to live by myself.
Demonstrations
I cooked dinner/lunch for myself everyday. I mostly stick to potatoes, pasta, and fried rice on days I am busy. On days I feel extra, I would try a new recipe I found online. Here's a video: