Day 2 of class

Today was lovely. We didn't have class until 930! An extra hour of sleep! Woohoo! When class did start we learned about:

  1.  Sustainable development and food policy issues.

  2.  DIY Pizza.  It was interesting....but it was bothering.  The product is completely frozen with only         three ingredients: dough, tomato stuff, and mozzarella cheese.  They are trying to lable the pizza as healthy, it's pizza we all know its not!  And most of us in class thought the idea wasn't the best idea.  We buy frozen pizza for the convince, not to make it after all the ingredients defrost.  It's not my product so it's not my problem.  It should be interesting to see how it all plays out for the company.

  3.  Strategic marketing of health and development.  This part of the class made me so flustered.  CONSUMERS DO YOUR RESEARCH!  Marketing can sell almost anything, so be careful.  Oh and from the wonderful words of Dr. Taylor, "all foods are toxic, it's just the dose."  Just do your research, k promise?

 After class we had a mini break. Then went to a supper at a yummy restaurant, which I already forgot the name of...shame on me (UDATE: it's Amicus).  It was AMAZING! Lamb burgers are quite yummy!  And so is wine and affogato ice cream! I'm still stuffed!

When dinner was finished the group all headed to a bar that had beer pong on Tuesday nights.  The sad news was they were already full, so we all grabbed a pint and chatted! In Ireland they just know how to enjoy everything and not rush (diner takes about 2 hours).  The pubs have a beer called Bulmers, and the pear flavor is my favorite, if you have the chance to ever try it, do!

Oh and our wonderful advisors (The Zeece's) are the cutest people in the world! And are such amazing people!

So now is the time in the blog were I share what I've learned today..
  1.  I love to ask questions.
  2.  Our group is the BEST group ever and I love each one of them!  And they each bring something so wonderful to this trip.
  3. Food science controls your life.
  4.  Consumers need to do research.
  5.  Wheat bread may actually be bad for you. (According to the book Wheat Belly)
  6.  The Irish are so friendly!
  7.  I need to take more photos..

Well good night! Cheers!