As part of this semesters course (Participation in Occupation II) we have been asked complete a task we are familiar with for 2 hours a week and break the task down then write about it each week from different perspectives. Breaking down the task as a task analysis which will help to have a greater understand of occupations for when we are qualified occupational therapists.
I have chosen to blog about cooking, because cooking is an essence of life, in order to survive people must eat food, in order to be able to eat this food it needs to be prepared and then cooked. Turner et el (1999) states that occupations are made up of a combination of different activities, for example home making includes cooking, cleaning, laundry, maintenance, shopping and childcare. Each of these activities includes a number of tasks. When I think about cooking I do not see this as a chore I see it as an enjoyable occupation to engage in. I love food and I love being able to prepare and cook a meal for my flatmates or family.
I am one of those people that can not get enough of food and especially fresh produce. When I cook I like to cook with fresh produce so when I am at home with my family this is what I do. As a student though things financially are tight enough as it is without trying to bring in the cost of fresh produce compared to frozen bags produce. Although this is a minor hitch its nothing major I am still able to cook and enjoy food which makes me happy.
Here is a link to a really great cooking website has lots of amazing recipes and handy tips
www.foodnetwork.com/
Practically for me to be able to carry out this for 2 hours a week I have the job now of cooking just about every night of the week depending on how long it takes to prepare a meal. But I don't think my flatmates will mind this on bit.
References
Turner, A., Foster, M., & Johnson, S. E. (1999). Occupational therapy and physical dysfunction: Principles, skills and practice. Philadelphia: Elsevier Ltd.
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