Thursday May 8, 2014

Today I felt really off kilter, because my rhythm was interrupted by AP exams.

I started off my day hungry, because I was too lazy and sleepy to go to breakfast.  Looking back, that was a terrible idea because; I had my AP Literature exam that morning.  The exam went well enough, but I feel as though I started off well and then went downhill until the end.  In any case, it can’t be helped now.

After my exam ended, I still had classes.  I think that rule is really unfair.  They say that people with afternoon exams do not have to classes because it is hard to transition from their schoolwork to their exam, but I don’t see how it isn’t as hard the other way around.  It also means that if you have a morning exam you still have to do all your homework, where as afternoon exams don’t have to do homework and get to sleep in.  It’s just one of those things that makes zero sense when you actually think about it.  Anyway, after my exam I went to my Biology double block and had my meeting with Mr. Meleo.

My meeting with Mr. Meleo went well.  I think he’s really a good sport, since I mostly complain about my problems during this meeting.  His major concerns were the same as mine.  Basically, keep up with the journals (Sorry.) and keep plugging along, which I am doing.

Whisk Magazine

In the spirit of my last post I have done some research about oysters in haute cuisine.  Usually when people eat oysters, they are eaten raw on the half shell.  Oyster aficionados agree that oysters should be eaten very simply and alone when raw, that way you get the full taste.  (The taste comes from the meat of the oyster and the juice from the shell.)  Drizzled lemon is acceptable, but cocktail sauces are to be avoided (unless they are prepared with the oysters in mind and enhance the experience).  Aside from being eaten raw, oysters can also be smoked, grilled, cooked, or baked.  In each method, the oysters are usually the focus of the dish, with their flavor being the predominant one.  In essence, if you are actually going to buy and eat oysters , you want to be able to taste them.  Any other ingredients that are eaten with them are secondary and should be chosen to complement the oysters.  In addition to the way they are cooked, presentation of oysters is also key.  Apparently it is a little known art form.