Mr. Hoo owns a restaurant called Shin Hoo's. His first name is Shin, the reason for the name of the restaurant. Mr. Hoo is concentrating on getting more business than the Theodorakis's coffee shop. He begins to get nasty when he doesn't get as much business. He's very competitive with Mr. Theodorakis, especially because he's the owner of the coffee shop, and he wants to get even!

His wife is Madame Sun Lin Hoo and his son's name is Doug.

He was also an inventor and invented paper inner soles for shoes - Hoo's Little Foot-Eze.

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The Food Service Managing Career

Food service managers are the heads of the restaurants. They have to supervise pretty much everything that goes on around the restaurant. They make sure that the dishes are properly cleaned, the food is a big enough portion for the serving, the food is in top-notch shape, the waiters and waitresses are acting appropriately, and the people are satisfied with the quality of food and service.

Food service managers expect to work 12-15 hours a day, 7days a week whenever the restaurant was open. They have to take care of the money by either putting it in a safe, putting it in a bank, or making sure it's safe. Managers must work well with all kinds of people. Job prospects as a food service manager are expected to increase in the future at an average rate.

They also have a lot of money to be paid; their salaries! Salaries vary depending upon the branch of the food service industry(see attached chart). For recreation and amusement services, they are paid $37,000 dollars, for hotels they are paid around $36,460, for nursing homes they are paid $31,400, for food and beverage services, they are paid around $31,380, and for schools they are paid $28,310. The amount a food service manager gets on one service or another, however, varies as time passes.

Below is a menu for a typical Chinese meal. All recipes are taken from the Better Homes and Gardens' Oriental Cook Book.

Drink: Ginger Honey Tea Tea is a huge part of the Orient's diet. People of the Orient consume tea throughout each day. 4 teaspoons green tea leaves 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot 4 cups cold water 2 tablespoons honey Place tea leaves and grated gingerroot in a tea ball. Bring water just to boiling. Meanwhile, warm teapot by rinsing with boiling water. Place tea ball in teapot; pour boiling water into teapot. Cover; let steep 5 minutes. Remove tea ball; stir in honey; mix well. makes 6 (5-ounce) servings.

Appetizer: Chicken and Vegetable Egg Rolls Egg rolls are a breaded, crusty food that contains egg under the crust. It is a custom to eat egg rolls during the Chinese New Year. ½ cup dried mushrooms 1 whole large chicken breast, skinned, split, and boned 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 16 ounce can bean sprouts, drained 2 cups small spinach leaves ½ cup thinly sliced green onion ½ cup thinly sliced bamboo shoots 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoons grated gingerroot ½ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 12 egg roll skins Cooling oil for deep-fat frying Soak mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes; drain and chop, discarding stems. Chop chicken. For filling, stir-fry chicken and garlic quickly in 1 tablespoon hot oil about 2 minutes. Add vegetables; stir-fry about 3 minutes more. Blend soy into cornstarch; stir in gingerroot, sugar, and salt. Stir into chicken mixture; cook and stir till thickened. Cool. Place egg roll skin with one point toward you (see sketches on page 25). Spoon ¼ cup of filling diagonally across and just below center of skin. Fold bottom point of skin over filling' tuck point under filling. Fold side corners over, forming envelope shape as shown. Roll up toaward remaining corner; moisten point and press firmly to seal. Repeat with remaining egg roll skins and filling. Fry egg rolls, a few at a time, in deep hot oil (365 degrees) for 2 to 3 minutes or till golden brown (refer to tip box on page 27). Drain on paper toweling. Serve warm with one or two sauces (see recipes on pages 84 and 85). Makes 12 egg rolls.

Main Dish: Pork with Asparagus Pork is a typical meat enjoyed by the Chinese. It is used in various ways. Many consume it in egg rolls, wontons, fried rice, and in many other main dishes. 1 pound boneless pork 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons sweet bean sauce 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups fresh asparagus bias-sliced into 1-inch lengths 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts Partially freeze; slice thinly into bite-size strips. Blend soy into cornstarch; stir in bean sauce. Set aside. Preheat a wok or large skillet over high heat; add cooking oil. Stir-fry garlic in hot oil for 30 seconds. Add asparagus; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add water chestnuts; stir-fry 1 minute more. Remove vegetables. (Add more oil, if necessary.) Add half the pork to hot wok or skillet; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes. Remove pork. Stir-fry remaining pork 2 to 3 minutes. Return all meat to wok or skillet. Stir soy mixture; stir into pork. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Stir in asparagus and water chestnuts; cover and cook for 1 minute. Serve at once. Makes 4 servings.

Side Dish: Fried Rice with Shrimp Rice is a main staple in the Orient. It is usually a part of every meal in large amounts. 2 beaten eggs 1/3 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot 1/4 cup chopped onion 3 cups cooked rice 1 cup cooked shrimp, halved lengthwise 1 cup cooked or canned peas In small mixing bowl combine beaten eggs, soy sauce, dry sherry, and pepper; set aside. Preheat wok or large skillet over high heat; add cooking oil. Stir-fry garlic and gingerroot in hot oil for 30 seconds. Add chopped onion; stir-fry about 1 minute or till crisp-tender. Stir in cooked rice, shrimp, and peas. Cook, stirring frequently, for 6 to 8 minutes. While stirring constantly, drizzle egg mixture over rice. Cook, stirring constantly, till eggs are set. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Dessert: Fortune Cookies Fortune cookies are a very typical snack at teatime in the Orient. 1/4 cup sifted cake flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch Dash salt 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water Sift together flour, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add oil and egg white; stir till smooth. Add the water; mix well. Make one cookie at a time by pouring 1 tablespoonful of the batter on lightly greased skillet or griddle; spread to 3 1/2 inch circle. Cook over low heat about 4 minutes or till lightly browned. Turn with wide spatula; cook 1 minute more. Working quickly, place cookie on pot holder. Put paper strip printed with fortune in center; fold cookie in half and then fold again over edge of bowl. Place in muffin pan to cool. Makes 8. Hint: Before you start making the cookies, write fortunes with predictions of good health, prosperity, and/or happiness on small strips of paper for enclosing in the cookies as instructed above. Folding: Fold the circle in half enclosing fortune strip, then fold again over the edge of a small bowl to make the characteristic shape. Place cookies in a muffin pan to cool thoroughly.

Famous Inventors / Inventions

Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin invented several inventions, such as the "Lightening Rod." The lightening rod is like a magnet that has two different kinds of sides. One of the sides is called the negative. The other side is called the positive side. We will always remember him as the electricity man.

Charles Goodyear
Charles Goodyear invented melted rubber products. At first people wanted "waterproof gum" from, Brazil, but then they approved his melted rubber products. Altogether, Charles Goodyear was a famous inventor for his melted rubber inventions.

Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Bell invented the telephone, walkie-talkie, and the radio. These inventions worked successfully for people that worked for the government. These individuals needed to communicate with each other without running everywhere. As you can see, we still use them right this very minute.

Walt Disney
Walt Disney invented Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck cartoons. These cartoons were a great form of entertainment for many people. These characters were a work of art for Walt Disney. People loved the original black and white Mickey Mouse now even more people watch Mickey Mouse cartoons in color. Walt Disney was the creator of Mickey Mouse, Disney Land, and Disney World. Walt Disney was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 5, 1901.

Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879 in Germany. Albert's mom's name was Pauline and his dad's name was Herman. By the time Einstein was 30 years old, he had invented the theory of relativity that changed the science of physics. Albert Einstein is one of the greatest inventors of all time. He died April 18, 1955.

How to be an inventor

1. You should come up with your own ideas!
2. You should draw your model, and then write the directions!
3. You should build your model!
4. After building your model, make the necessary changes and then build your invention.
5. Attempt to get your patent!

Why you should become an inventor!

1. You will have fun in the process of making your invention.
2. You might become famous!
3. You will make "MONEY"!
4. You will be able to try the new product!
5. You will be able to experience what it is like to be an inventor!