There's a new diner opening up down the street and they're looking for a cook! And, hey, aren't you looking for a job?! |
 The
restaurant
will be called Meat 'N' Taters, and that's just the kind of food they'll be serving: Meat and potatoes. You want pasta? Try down the road,
buddy,
|
M'N'T
(as it's known) is open for lunch and dinner. They specialize in
delicious, healthy and balanced meals.
For instance: Baked Potato: Good. French Fries: Bad.
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The kind that "Mom" used to make. In fact, here she is now, getting dinner prepared. |
| In
order to get the job, you will be expected to plan a dinner menu for one
of Mom's healthy, balanced meals, as if you were actually going to cook
it yourself. (Use illustrations and try to make your menu attractive.)
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... Mom doesn't just want to know what
you're "cooking" her, but why you've chosen the foods you did. And you better be ready to explain your choices! Mom's old and cranky and she doesn't like indecisiveness! (She's not that crazy about Dad anymore,
|
| So
... before you break out the pots and
pans, let's go back and review our old friend the Food Pyramid.
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Okay,
let's get to thinking about our
meal. Mom wants a nice wholesome dinner, so let's get to work. (And don't forget to make large portions ... the woman can eat!)
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Fruit
and vegetables would probably be a nice place to start. Let's
look at the benefits of both.  (Believe
me, these pictures look better to Mom than they do to you!) |
Now
let's take a trip to the wonderful
world of meats. (No vegetarians at Meat 'N' Taters, please ... Mom thinks those people are Communists!) Our "Meat Excursion" can take us to many fascinating places ...
|
... like Beefburg Or Hamstown |
 Try
Fish City
And don't forget Chickenville |
| You
should have a pretty good idea of your meal so far but, what do you want
Mom to do ... die of thirst? Let's get some beverages on the table.
Meat 'N' Taters is an alcohol free zone -- otherwise, creepy old Mr. Miller
would
never leave -- but let's look at some of our other choices:
Milk,
O.J.
and, if you must, soft
drinks.
|
Now,
you've got the basics, what about some of the little things that make the
dinning experience a little more pleasant? Yes, people should leave
their annoying cell phones home, but I was speaking of the food.
What about ... |
 Salad? |
I
know it's supposed to be a healthy dinner,
but do you think Mom might appreciate a little dessert?
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Good
Luck! Hope you
get the job! And if you do ... |
... don't forget yer ol' pal, Mr.
Steve!
|
BUT
...
Well
.... that's
"All
That
is not a beer on the far left, Momma just sometimes needs her medicine
...
Better believe it, buddy! She didn't get that body by chewin'
