Realizing There's a How-To On Just About Everything

It took some time and much soul-searching, but I was finally able to come up with a list of three possible WikiHow page topics. For his project I decided to start closest to home and examine what hobbies or activities I do the most and write about that. Outside of school I am a member of a national sorority on campus, so for that I thought it would be fun to write a how-to on how to decorate a sorority paddle since I have done multiple. Next, I realized one of my greatest hobbies is to cook. I love to cook any and every type of food but first I started with my love for cooking my ethnicity’s food, specifically a how-to on making paselitos which come from Puerto Rico. Lastly, I chose my final topic because it is a recent recipe I have nailed down and thought to be super delicious so I want to share it with the rest of the world, greek turkey burgers! Opa!

My first topic, how-to make a sorority paddle would be interesting because I feel many people don’t understand why a paddle is made, where you can buy materials from, or how to make one in general. In my how-to I would discuss that a paddle is made for many different occasions, primarily to give your big sister, but can also be made for a sister’s 21^st birthday, for the president of the chapter, or for the new member pledge mom. I would also discuss where you would be able to purchase everything needed to make the paddle such as the wooden paddle, the letters and Greek symbols, paint and brushes, etc. Lastly, I would discuss the steps to making a paddle and give some insight on how to create a paddle that the person receiving it will love and appreciate. Since I have already made 3 paddles myself, I feel I have the knowledge and credibility to create a how-to on this topic.

The second topic I decided would be fun and interesting to write about is a how-to on making pastelitos, a traditional Spanish delicacy from Puerto Rico. I grew making Spanish food and have much experience in the kitchen when it comes to my ethnicity’s food. I would discuss the ingredients and kitchen tools necessary to make pastelitos, prep time, a detailed step-by-step account on how to make and cook them, and lastly alternative and creative ways to make pastelitos, as opposed to a traditional beef pastelito.

My final topic I chose was a how-to on how to make Greek turkey burgers. I have a love and passion for cooking and just recently nailed down the perfect recipe for these delicious burgers and want to share it! I would list the ingredients necessary to make the burgers, kitchen equipment needed, prep time, and a detailed list of how to prepare and cook the burgers. Also, I would include fun toppings for the burgers and some health benefits of eating turkey burgers as opposed to ground beef.

I feel I have selected 3 topics I can write a great how-to on because I have a love for all 3 topics and am very knowledgeable about each of them. I also have 3 topics that do not have a WikiHow on them yet and feel that I could add something useful for the Internet should someone need it.