DESSERTS SPELLED BACKWARDS SWEET DISTRACTIONS: STRESSED IS DESSERTS SPELLED BACKWARDS Susan Sistar Winthrop University

What’s on the Menu: Desserts  Cookies  Pie  Cake  Fruit

Cookies

 Are familiar  Are easily digested  Can hold several at a time  Can take them with you  Have a simple solution

Pie

 Requires a little more of your attention  Requires an accessory  Requires a little patience  Is a slice – it is separate  Handle in-house

Cake

 Consists of layers  Depends on many factors  Requires attention to detail  After the last bite…

Fruit

 May appear firm but often thin-skinned  Can easily be bruised  May affect others  A side dish about Candy…

Recipe for Success  Recipe  Ingredients and supplies  Instructions

Tasting and Entertaining  Prepare for your guests  Make guests feel welcome  Food and music  The unexpected  Enjoy yourself

Reflection (Assessment)  Journal  Assess on an on-going basis  Make changes as you can Reflection (Assessment)

At the end of the day, remember…  Every day is test day in your center  Take care of yourself – physically and mentally  Have fun And …

Whatever You Do Be Delicious!