The Life of an Adult Swimmer

  By Nate Feldman The Sweet Tooth: A Short Story Mark was meeting his friend Julia at a local cafe.  Julia ordered a plain coffee with whole milk and a multi-grain bagel with a small Greek Salad on the side.  Mark ordered a Caramel Latte with an extra big blueberry muffin.   "That looks really healthy," Mark told Julia. "Yeah," she replied.  "And that looks really sweet." Mark smiled.  "I must admit I do have a bit of a sweet tooth.  I  can't get enough of  sweet things.  Perhaps it's an addiction." "It's obvious it's an addiction," Julia replied. "Well, what do you mean?" Mark  enquired .   "I mean, every time we go out, you get sweet things.  Muffins, pastries, cakes, pies, whatever.  And you always get the sweetest type of coffee, like lattes.  When is the last time you ordered a salad?" Mark was a bit  defensive.  " I never realized you were paying so much attention what I put in my mouth....

  Stocking Up By Nate Feldman Joe and Kelcey are at a supermarket.  There is supposed to be a big blizzard coming to the area. Joe: Wow!  The supermarket is really packed today. Kelcey: Well, you heard the weather report.  There's supposed to be a foot to a foot and a half of snow. Joe: Yeah, so we have to stock up on all kinds of things.  Let's go check out the bread aisle .   They arrive at the bread aisle.   Kelcey: Oh, shoot!  It looks like the bread is out of stock .   Joe: Yeah, there must have been a mad rush for it because of the weather.   Kelcey: We could get some flour and just make our own bread.   Joe: Not if we lose power.   Kelcey: Anyway, let's go check out the cereal aisle.  We could always use some good breakfast cereal. Joe: I second that. Joe and Kelcey head over to the cereal aisle.   Kelcey: I'm in the mood for some Oat Squares cereal.   Joe: Yeah, bu...

 By Nate Feldman James is in his house.  He is chowing down on a massive bowl of spaghetti with marinara sauce.  There are two others bowls filled with pasta beside him.  Julie, his friend, comes in to talk with him. Julie: Hey James!  What are you up to ? James: Nothing much.  Just chowing down on some pasta with homemade marinara sauce.  I'm so famished I could eat like three bowls of this stuff!  Julie notices the two other bowls of pasta in front of him. Julie: Wow!  Make sure you don't gorge too much on this.  It might give you a bad stomachache.   James: I know.  It's just I haven't eaten in a day or so, and I am starved right now. Julie: You haven't eaten in a day or so?  Are you nuts ?  Why would you do that? James: I've just been so busy with assignments and stuff for classes.  You know, I'm really swamped with classwork. Julie: Yeah, me too.  I get it.  But, you still have to take time to...

By Nate Feldman Jess, Paula, and Tom are walking in the woods and begin to head back to town.   Tom: I'm famished.  I can't wait to get back home and chow down on some spaghetti and meatballs.  Paula: I second that .  I love spaghetti and meatballs. Jess: I'll have the spaghetti but with just marinara sauce.   I'm a vegetarian . As they are exiting the woods, Jess notices a ghost behind Tom and Paula. Jess: You guys won't believe it, but there is a ghost in the woods. Tom: Ha ha ha! You're messing with us!  Jess: No, I'm serious.  Look behind you.  It's right behind the tree. Paula: Come on  Jess.  Stop playing around!  Jess: I'm not playing around!  There is an evil ghost behind that tree, and it's going to eat you if we don't get out of here now!  I think the ghost is the one that is famished !  It will chow down on you!  Tom and Paula continuing laughing at Jess.  Suddenly, the ghost comes out and ...

By Nate Feldman Lamar is talking to Ashley about going out to eat. Lamar: I'm starved !  Let's go get a bite somewhere. Ashley: What are you in the mood for? Lamar: I'd like to get some brunch somewhere.  Any good brunch spots around these neck of the woods ? Ashley: There's a diner nearby. Lamar: Yeah, that's just meh.  I want a more traditional brunch place anyway. Ashley: Gotcha.  How about Katy's Place.  They are known for being a great brunch spot.  I hear their pancakes are really awesome. Lamar: Nice!   Ashley: We might have to see how long the wait is.  It gets packed on weekends.   Lamar: All right.  Let's check it out!  Vocabulary: 1. starved: really really hungry  2. go get a bite: having a meal somewhere (usually at a restaurant)  3. spots: places or locations 4. these neck of the woods: this local area  5. I hear: people say  6. nice!: really great 7. packed: filled with people 8. Let's ch...

  By Nate Feldman *We'll watch "What's the Best Philly Food?  Let's Find Out!"  We'll discuss our favorite food from the video.   Out of all the places you saw in the video, which is the food you are most interested in trying? >Federal Donuts >Roast Pork Sandwich >Water Ice >Cheesesteak >Brunch place >Ralph’s (giant meatballs)   *What is food that you tried recently that was just “meh?”   *When you think of your own country or city, what food would you call iconic?  

 By Nate Feldman Vance and Joy are at a local diner. Vance: So Joy, what are you in the mood for? Joy: Do you want an appetizer? Vance: Sure, I guess.   Hmmmmm, how about some loaded potato skins? Joy: Ummm, I think that’s a bit heavy for an appetizer.   Vance: All right.   Well, would you like some mozzarella sticks? Joy: Why not.   But, if I get something with cheese as an appetizer, I think I’ll pass on things with cheese for the main course.   Vance: Or, you don’t have to get an appetizer at all.   You can just order a salad or something. Joy: What salads are there? Vance: All salads!   Garden salad, Caesar salad, cobb salad, southwest salad etc.   Joy: A garden salad is lighter .   Vance: Right.   You can get that with oil and vinegar or balsamic vinaigrette.   Vocabulary: 1. What are you in the mood for?   = What do you want (with food or a movie) 2. Why not = Yes (in response to a quest...

 By Nate Feldman Josh and Kendra are at a local diner.  They are looking over the massive -sized menu and trying to decide what to order. Josh: So, Kendra, what do you think we should get? Kendra: I have no idea.  There is so much to choose from . Josh: Yeah, you're telling me!   This menu is massive !  How about meatloaf? Kendra:  Meatloaf?!  From a restaurant.  It's so much better when it is homemade .  You know Mom's Meatloaf is the best!  Josh: I see your point .  Let's see what else they have here.  Oh, they have different Italian dishes, such as Spaghetti and Meatballs, Eggplant Parmesan, or Fettuccini Alfredo.   Kendra: Yeah, but this is a diner, not an Italian restaurant.  That stuff is so much better at one of those places. Josh: I can't disagree with you there.   H ow about mac and cheese? Kendra: Do they use real cheese. Josh: Yeah, gotcha .  OK, well they have all types of sandwiches....

  By Nate Feldman Warm-up discussion: A condiment is a food (such as a sauce or powder) that goes along with another food to improve its flavor or taste.   Well-known condiments include: ketchup, mustard, relish, barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, soy sauce, and hummus just to name some. What are your favorite condiments ?  What do you like to eat them with? Recipe: Nate's Chocolate Sauce Yesterday, I introduced you to my Apple Bread.  A great condiment with this is chocolate sauce.  I have my own recipe for homemade chocolate sauce.   Ingredients:  2-3 tablespoons of cream  1/2-3/4 cup of chocolate chips (or a chocolate bar, ideally both will be organic)  Instructions : In a sauce or frying pan, add the cream and heat up the stove to a medium heat.  When the cream begins to bubble, add the chocolate chips or a chocolate bar.  Stir until the chocolate melts into the cream and thickens.   Feel free to add more cream and ...

 By Nate Feldman Warm-up: *Discuss the following questions with a partner. 1. What food do you stir when you are making it? 2. What are things you slice while cooking or preparing food? 3. What food do you think is delish ? 4. What food do you flip when you are making it? Recipe for Homemade Apple Bread It's the fall season, so it's time for the apple harvest.  There are many great recipes with apples, and here is one I have for my Homemade Apple Bread. Ingredients 1 cup of flour (either traditional or oat flour) 1/2 a cup of milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 apple  Instructions: Get a bowl and put the flour and milk into it.  I personally prefer to use oat flour.  Add the salt and maple syrup.  You can add more syrup if you would like it to taste sweeter.  Stir the flour and milk until it becomes thick dough .  Take the apple and slice it into small pieces.  Add it to the dough.  Then, put some oil in a frying pan and se...

  By Nate Feldman Cooking with Nate Presents: Pumpkin-spiced Oatmeal In honor of the fall season, I am going to teach how to make pumpkin-spiced oatmeal.     Ingredients: 1 banana 1 cup of oats 1 cup of milk 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice Optional: 1 tablespoon peanut butter ½ cup of blueberries/craisins or any fruit you’d like   Instructions: Get out a sauce pan and put it on the stove.   Add the milk and slice the banana.   Put the heat to medium.   Wait for the milk to begin to get warm.   When it gets warm (you can see small bubbles in the milk), turn the heat to low.   Add the oats.   Stir until the bananas dissolve into the oats and oats absorb the milk.   Add the pumpkin spice.   Then, you can add peanut butter to thicken it.   If you want, add craisins and or blueberries as well.   Enjoy your pumpkin spiced oatmeal with a nice hot cup of coffee.   Delish !   Vocabulary: ...

  By Nate Feldman We'll watch this video, Cooking with Nate.    Vocabulary: 1. texture : the feeling of the food (i.e. soft, hard, mushy, creamy, crunchy, smooth etc.) Ex. An apple has a sweet taste and a crunchy texture.  Ice cream has a smooth or creamy texture.   2. to slice (something): to cut something into pieces  3. to dip (something): to put the food into something else (i.e. people dip their French Fries into ketchup)  4. flour : white powder used to make bread  5. curry powder : a powder with a spicy flavor  6. a mixture : a combination of two or more things  7. a sauce pan: a pan you cook things with on top of a stove 8. A stove: the top part of the oven where you heat food 9. to flip (something): to turn it over (i.e. people flip pancakes when they cook them 10. a spatula: a utensil used for flipping  11. ideal : perfect  Discussion:  1. What texture do you like for food? 2. Do you cook with flour a lo...