ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel SmarterEveryDay How to Make Pizza on a Submarine – Smarter Every Day 246
Have you ever wondered how people eat on a submarine? A nuclear submarine can stay underwater for a long time because it makes its own air and water. However, it can’t grow food, so the crew has to bring enough food with them. Let’s dive into how food is stored, prepared, and served on a U.S. fast attack nuclear submarine, the USS Toledo, as it travels under the icy Arctic Ocean.
On the USS Toledo, Chief Doug Chatlose is responsible for cooking all the meals, while Lieutenant Mike Mace is the supply officer who makes sure they have all the food they need.
Lieutenant Mike Mace shows us the submarine’s freezer, where they keep most of their proteins. They have a variety of foods like corned beef, prime ribs, chicken, chicken nuggets, breakfast sausages, fish, mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers, and bacon. The submarine must always have at least 30 days’ worth of food, but they can store up to 90 days’ worth.
When the submarine stops at different ports, like in Spain, Lieutenant Mace orders food from local suppliers. He adjusts the menu based on what he can get and what the crew likes. It takes a few stops to figure out the crew’s preferences, but they aren’t shy about giving feedback!
Tyler Sokane, another crew member, explains that they make almost everything from scratch, including pizza, burgers, and bread. This ensures high-quality meals for everyone on board. Cooking on a moving submarine can be tricky, especially when the submarine tilts, so they have to be careful to keep everything stable.
The kitchen on the submarine is equipped with ovens, a grill, and a deep fryer. These tools are essential for preparing meals for up to 180 people. The crew follows a cycle menu that repeats every 28 days, which helps them keep track of time since there are no windows on the submarine.
Good food is crucial for keeping the crew happy, especially during long missions. Meal times are a chance for everyone to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Pizza night is a favorite, and the crew looks forward to it as a special treat.
In conclusion, cooking on a submarine is a unique challenge, but with careful planning and a dedicated team, the crew can enjoy delicious meals even while submerged deep in the ocean. Thanks to the hard work of people like Chief Doug Chatlose and Lieutenant Mike Mace, the crew stays well-fed and in good spirits!
Imagine you are the supply officer on a submarine. Create a menu for a week, considering the storage limitations and the need for variety. Think about what foods you would include and how you would ensure the crew’s preferences are met. Share your menu with the class and explain your choices.
In small groups, choose a simple recipe that could be made on a submarine. Discuss how you would adapt the cooking process to deal with the challenges of cooking in a moving environment. Present your adapted recipe and cooking plan to the class.
Using materials like cardboard, paper, and other craft supplies, create a model of a submarine kitchen. Include features like ovens, grills, and storage areas. Present your model to the class, explaining how each part is used in meal preparation.
Role-play a meal time on a submarine. Assign roles such as the cook, supply officer, and crew members. Act out how meals are prepared, served, and enjoyed. Discuss the importance of meal times for crew morale and teamwork.
Research other aspects of life on a submarine, such as sleeping arrangements, daily routines, or communication with the outside world. Create a presentation to share your findings with the class, highlighting how these aspects are interconnected with food preparation and consumption.
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The limiting factor on how long a nuclear submarine can stay submerged is the crew’s food supply. A U.S. Navy nuclear submarine has technology that allows it to remain submerged for an extended period. It can produce its own freshwater and generate its own air, and the reactor that powers these systems can operate for years, but it cannot grow food. So, what do they do? This video is part of the “Smarter Every Day” Deep Dive series on nuclear submarines. We’re about to get a rare behind-the-scenes look at how food is stored, prepared, and served on a U.S. fast attack nuclear submarine, the USS Toledo, as it operates under the ice in the Arctic Ocean.
Today, we’ll talk to Chief Doug Chatlose, who is in charge of cooking all the meals, and Lieutenant Mike Mace, the supply officer responsible for acquiring and storing all provisions on board.
– **Lieutenant Mike Mace:** “This is my freezer. I’m accountable for all the food on the boat. This is how we store the majority of our proteins on the ship.”
– **Destin:** “Wow, it is cold! What do you have in here?”
– **Lieutenant Mike Mace:** “We have corned beef, prime ribs, a lot of chicken, chicken nuggets, breakfast sausages, fish, mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers, and plenty of bacon.”
– **Destin:** “How long can you store food on the ship?”
– **Lieutenant Mike Mace:** “I’m required to maintain 30 days of food at all times, and I can load up to 90 days of food on board.”
– **Destin:** “So, you order food based on where you’ll be?”
– **Lieutenant Mike Mace:** “Exactly. If we pull into a base in Spain, I’ll order from the Spain catalog, which presents different challenges. I have to adjust my menu based on what I can get.”
– **Destin:** “How do you know what the crew likes?”
– **Lieutenant Mike Mace:** “It generally takes a few ports to figure it out. I’ve been on board for a couple of years, so I have a good sense of what the crew enjoys.”
– **Destin:** “Do they let you know when they don’t like the food?”
– **Lieutenant Mike Mace:** “Oh yes, they let me know quickly!”
– **Destin:** “Can I see the dry storage?”
– **Tyler Sokane:** “Sure! We have cocoa powder, syrup for breakfast, powdered sugar, cake mixes, and yeast for making bread.”
– **Destin:** “How do you manage cooking on a submarine?”
– **Tyler Sokane:** “Almost everything we do is from scratch. We make pizza, burgers, and bread ourselves. It’s all about quality.”
– **Destin:** “What happens if you burn a pizza?”
– **Tyler Sokane:** “It happens sometimes, especially when we’re making a lot at once.”
– **Destin:** “What’s the kitchen like?”
– **Tyler Sokane:** “We have everything we need to prepare meals for the crew. We can have up to 180 people on board. We have ovens, a grill, and a deep fryer, which is great for morale.”
– **Destin:** “How do you manage cooking when the submarine is moving?”
– **Tyler Sokane:** “It can be challenging, especially when we take angles. We have to be careful to keep everything stable.”
– **Destin:** “What’s the meal schedule like?”
– **Tyler Sokane:** “We have a cycle menu that rotates every 28 days. This helps mark the passage of time since there are no windows on the submarine.”
– **Destin:** “How does good food affect morale?”
– **Tyler Sokane:** “Having regular, satisfying meals is crucial for the crew’s happiness, especially during long missions.”
– **Destin:** “What’s happening now?”
– **Tyler Sokane:** “I’m getting some mozzarella sticks and jalapeno poppers ready. Keeping the crew happy is important!”
– **Destin:** “What’s the atmosphere like during meal times?”
– **Tyler Sokane:** “It’s a time for everyone to relax and enjoy each other’s company, especially on pizza night.”
– **Destin:** “Thanks for the insight into cooking on a submarine!”
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This version removes any informal language, personal names, and specific references that may not be suitable for all audiences while maintaining the core information about food preparation on a submarine.
Submarine – A type of watercraft that can operate underwater, used for scientific research or military purposes. – Scientists used a submarine to explore the deep ocean and study marine life.
Food – Substances consumed to provide nutritional support for the body, essential for energy and growth. – In biology class, we learned how different types of food provide energy and nutrients to living organisms.
Cooking – The process of preparing food by applying heat, which can change the food’s chemical structure. – During the science experiment, we observed how cooking an egg changes its proteins and texture.
Crew – A group of people working together, especially on a ship or in a scientific expedition. – The research vessel’s crew included scientists and engineers who collected data from the ocean.
Meals – Portions of food eaten at specific times, often consisting of several dishes. – The astronauts planned their meals carefully to ensure they received all necessary nutrients during their mission.
Freezer – A device used to store food at very low temperatures to preserve it for longer periods. – The laboratory used a freezer to keep biological samples fresh for future experiments.
Proteins – Large molecules composed of amino acids, essential for the structure and function of living cells. – In science class, we learned how proteins are vital for building and repairing tissues in the body.
Kitchen – A room or area where food is prepared and cooked, often equipped with appliances and utensils. – The school’s science lab had a kitchen area where students could experiment with food chemistry.
Pizza – A dish made of a flat round base of dough baked with a topping of tomato sauce and cheese, often with added ingredients. – In our science project, we calculated the energy content of a slice of pizza by analyzing its ingredients.
Ocean – A vast body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth’s surface and is home to diverse ecosystems. – The ocean is a crucial part of Earth’s climate system, influencing weather patterns and supporting marine life.
