Monday 26 October 2015

Vlog as our final Blog

So yeah this is our final post guys for now, we thought we would share a video blog, go around viewing foods mentioned in our blog at a woolworths.

These involve such classics as mi goreng, energy drinks, up & gos and one of our most popular posts, the nostalgic feels of coco pops.

This has been quite an enjoyable experience for us here at ISYS100 group 1k and we hope you have enjoyed our blog. Bye for now

Group participation - each member have had their own inputs and posts throughout and we hope you can tell through the posts there is a difference in reflection upon food, and what it means to us first hand as uni students.

This video was made using iMovie, with us all taking part first hand with Johann bringing together the final product with footage to bring the video we have here today.

Monday 12 October 2015

Chips

A side for most meals is that of chips. But why not disregard that completely and just have it as the whole meal, because we can do what we want. Having chips is a relatively expense free option as they are quite cheap, and they can be cooked by yourself or prepared by a local takeaway. They can be enjoyed with a variation of sauces and either chicken or normal salt.

Regardless of what you may say, chips are a highly favourable option and source of sustanaice by individuals despite giving no nutritional benefits

Chips as an all-time favourite are rated 4/5

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Sunday 11 October 2015

Toasted Cheese Sandwich

This one is a classic! This quick and easy sandwich only requires bread, cheese, and a sandwich toaster, but you can also add meats and vegetables to the sandwich if you'd like. This can be made and ready to eat in a matter of minutes. This is where I must recommend that if you don't have a sandwich toaster in your household, GET ONE! Toasted cheese sandwiches are brilliant to be had on the go or if you just want to eat asap, this is definitely a perfect meal for uni students.

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For me toasted cheese have been my go to quick food since high school. I first discovered how good these can be when I bought one during recess for $1 at the school canteen and that was it I was hooked. Since then I've got a little creative when making them, adding deli meats and sauces, and it hasn't failed me yet!

My rating 3.5/5

Caesar Salad

It's important for uni students to maintain good health during their years of study. That is why this post will be featuring the almighty Caesar Salad!
Caesar Salad usually consists of romaine lettuce, croutons, egg and Parmesan cheese dressed with garlic, black pepper, olive oil and sauces of your choice.

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Even for those who aren't too fond of greens, Caesar Salad has that fantastic dynamic between great taste and that obvious health factor. Furthermore, it is quite easy to prepare where any uni student should be able to quickly serve up for any time they'd like.

Due to the ease of preparation, health factor and great taste, I would give this meal an easy 5/5 for uni students.

Burgers

Something it is almost needless to say everyone has tried, whether its that of a beautiful homemade burger or had it out at a restaurant/fast food outlet. There's just something about the wide variety and simplicity of the meal with having any choice of meat between a bun with an assortment of stuff on top that makes this an enjoyable meal for most.

My personal favourite would have to be a chicken burger, with lettuce, tomato and either mayo or barbeque sauce.

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An Aussie favourite seems to be a beef burger with egg, beetroot, pineapple, bacon, lettuce and cheese. However burger preference comes down to individual tastes and preferences.

Burgers are rated 4/5

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Saturday 10 October 2015

Soft Drinks

Everyone has had a soft drink before, as kids it was our drink of choice when we got the chance to have one. However as we grew up we learned how unhealthy they actually are for us, a lot of people cut back on their soft drink consumption while others don't care about how much they consume. We've all been told about CocaCola and how its not good for us. Even though companies are making diet and no sugar versions now they are still not healthy.

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As uni students however we don't usually concern ourselves with the health negatives or positives, sometimes we just need a quick sugar boost to keep ourselves going. I myself have trying to stop drinking large amounts of soft drinks on a weekly basis, and so far it is going well although I do like some Coke with my whiskey on occasions.

My rating 1.5/5

Tim Tams

In my opinion, this Aussie biscuit is the greatest biscuit known to science. Essentially it's chocolate, sandwiching chocolate, smothered in chocolate. Equally heavenly variations include caramel, double choc and hazelnut just to name a few.

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I'm sure most would agree that these incredible biscuits are a 10/10 in terms of taste. Combine this factor with the fact that it's quite affordable and Tim Tams would see a high rating. If it weren't for the negative health factor, this would be a 5/5. However, a 4/5 might be appropriate. Uni students will not overlook this item to satisfy their sweet cravings.