Rachel's Blog: February 2010

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Pop Culture: Peru Desserts: Crema volteada

The Crema volteada is turned cream. This is one of the most delicious peruvian desserts. And the best of all: is very simple. With only a little of evaporated and condensed milk, eggs, vanilla and sugar, you’ll have a tasty dessert – and, if the weather in your region is hot, you’ll love it even more.

Ingredients:

One can of condensed milk (it’s more or less 400 g – 14 oz)
400 ml (14 oz) of evaporated milk
4 eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla
3/4 cup of sugar

Preparation:
Melt the sugar syrupy and spread this in a mold. Let it cool down.
Beat the eggs slightly with a fork and add the milks and vanilla. Strain this mix and pour in the mold.
Cook in double boiler for 45 minutes or bake it (with a medium temperature) for 1 h 15 m, more or less.
Let it cool down. Remove from the mold when it’s cold. You can refrigerate it.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Education

Some children don't really realize the opportunities they have. I am sick and fed up of children taking advantage of education. Some kids go to school and don't even notice that what they have is a blessing. Everyday I go to school and all I can see are kids in the hallways playing around, chatting and not getting their work done. And, when the bells would ring and I would have to move to my next class all I can smell in the hallways are weed. Many children don't notice that somewhere across the country there is some one dying to take their spot and will actually do their best to learn. It is stupid to throw away you dreams and the opportunity to succeed. Every year, of every day and of every minute kids are dropping out of high schools.The report states that only 52 percent of public high school students in these cities graduate after four years, while the national average is 70 percent. Some 1.2 million public high school students drop out every year, according to researchers.The report finds that, overall, 17 of the public school systems in 50 major cities have graduation rates of 50 percent or lower, and the average graduation rate of all 50 systems is 58 percent. The findings are based on federal Department of Education statistics for the 2003-2004 school year. Many people want to be successful and have the money, the cars, the clothes, everything. But, some people need to understand in order to make paper($) you must have paper(diploma). Education is important.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Women Issue: Single Mothers

When you think of the phrase "single parent," what comes to mind? Do you picture someone like yourself?
You might be surprised to know how many single parents are out there trying to make life better for themselves and their children. I think single mothers have it real bad. Single mothers have to take on the role of the mother and the father. Single mothers must work up to 2 jobs or more to put food on the table, clothes on the kids backs, and keep a roof over their head. Most single mothers can't even find jobs.The high unemployment rate for single mothers is a serious problem. But at the end of the day single women all over the world are going to make it through because just by having the thought that one day they can stop the cycle with their kid makes them happy. In addition, to also know that there are other mothers there going through the same things. So for all the single mothers go to this website so that it can help you with your children and to help you get ready for any situation that presents itself.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Teen Issue( Teen Pregnancy)

Over the years teen pregnancy has taken a toll on the nation. "The United States has the highest rates of teen pregnancy and births in the western industrialized world. Teen pregnancy costs the United States at least $7 billion annually." Thirty-four percent of young women become pregnant at least once before they reach the age of 20 about 820,000 a year. On Friday, February 5th 2010 on Foxnews.com it was reported that an 11 year old mother has given birth to her baby boy.