This Ted Talk by Manal Fakhoury is about how to conceptualize the opioid crisis in terms of how we should feel about people addicted to opioids. Instead of negative judgments concerning laziness or lack of will power, Fakhoury suggests that we should actively use our sympathy when confronted with the drug addict. Thinking of the epidemic in terms of a wider problem instead of bad choices made by individuals can help us productively face the crisis.
All I knew (before writing this) about pasteurization was that it makes milk safer to drink, and that the French don’t pasteurize their cheese. I was curious about what pasteurization actually meant, so I did some research! I think knowing about processes so important in the food we consume is a way to become more in touch overall with the food we put in our bodies…so here we go!
Interestingly, the word “pasteurization” comes from Louis Pasteur, the French man who first realized that there were microorganisms in food that caused the food to go bad or be otherwise inedible.
Did you know? Louis Pasteur basically saved the wine and beer industry in France because he figured out that bringing the liquids to a heat as to kill off the microbes, extending the shelf life of the drinks!
Pasteurization, then, is the “heat-treatment process that destroys pathogenic microorganisms in certain foods and beverages.” The process protects the quality of the food or beverage, while extending the amount of time the product is able to be consumed.
The pasteurization of dairy products is widely practiced in the United States, but it isn’t as legally compulsive in other places of the the world. In Europe, the use of raw-milk is considered traditional, so banning the usage would be to effectively destroy that part of European heritage. In order to preserve flexibility within the European Union, there are very basic regulations the member countries must instate, but they are welcome to instate stricter rules if they chose to. (This is in large part due to France, because they have a very rich culture of eating traditional cheese!)
In conclusion, the process of pasteurization makes food generally safer and able to be consumed for a longer period of time, but people still appreciate being able to eat traditionally made food, even if doing so might have some dangers.
1 ounce shredded part skim mozzarella cheese (¼ cup)
1 cup arugula
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly brush a baking sheet with olive oil. Place 1 beaten egg white in a shallow dish. Combine 5 tablespoons panko, 1 tablespoon parmesan, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, and the parsley flakes in another shallow dish. Dip each eggplant slice in the egg white, then dip in the panko mixture to coat. Place the eggplant slices on the prepared baking sheet and lightly coat with cooking spray. Bake for about 30 minutes or until crisp and golden, turning once.
Meanwhile, combine ground beef with the remaining 3 tablespoons panko, the remaining 1 tablespoon parmesan, the remaining ⅛ teaspoon pepper, the garlic powder, and the remaining beaten egg white in a large bowl. Evenly divide the mixture into four ½-inches thick patties.
For a charcoal or gas grill, place the patties on the grill rack directly over medium heat. Cover and grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until the patties are done (160 F), turning once.
To serve, top each eggplant slice with a beef patty and some of the marinara sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and top with arugula.
So you still have a few months until you can go on your summer vacation, and you’re hitting a bit of a lull. You want to be productive, but you need to shake somethings up. Can I tempt you with…a bullet journal?
A bullet journal is like a fancy, completely personalizable planner that will make you feel like you just got a new box of crayons! (With the sharpener in the back!)
Bullet journaling might be a good idea if you’re someone who needs some more creative stimulation in their day-to-day lives, or if you need to get more excited about all of the stuff on your to-do list (yay!) then all the time and effort that goes into making a bullet journal might be worth it for you.
What you’ll need: a journal, some pens (or markers! Or paint!) and a little bit of time.
I’m no bullet-journal expert myself, but I know this organizational method works for a lot of people! I’ve attached some links so you can learn more and get inspired from the professionals. Enjoy!
For the second to last Ted Talk Tuesday for April, here’s “Putting a Dent into the Opioid Crisis” by Manal Fakhoury. This talk puts emphasis on the need to look at not only the crisis differently, but the addicts involved in the epidemic. By looking at people with empathy instead of condemnation, we can make strides in ending the epidemic.
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