This week we will begin our journey of food. The students will explore many areas regarding food, and use food as a vehicle by which we explore culture. Through the study of food, we can expect to learn things like the local economy, how people adapt to change, and why people eat what they eat.
One of our tools is the TV show Bizarre Foods from the Travel Channel. Andrew Zimmern does a great job taking us through many different cultures throughout the world, and showcases what and how they eat. From tongue sandwich in New York City to Balut (partially fertilized, then steamed duck egg) in the Philippines, he covers it all. We'll join in on some of his adventures to broaden our horizons.
Each day we'll cover something new, and ponder why and how food influences our daily lives, as well as how it affects others. We had fudge today, as a starter, and will end Friday with a "Fear Factor" style taste testing competition. Who will be able to eat all of their pickle herring?
In addition, next week, we'll begin constructing our recipe collection using and finding recipes from the family and local surroundings. Please feel free to send us your favorite dish. Also, one or two cooking demonstrations may take place, and if we're lucky, we'll host a guest chef as part of our studies.
So for now, start thinking food, and don't be surprised when your students comes home asking to take a trip to the store to search out new and exciting things to eat. If it looks good, eat it! And if they sell it at the store, it's probably edible...
Posted by Mr. Johansson
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1 comment:
bizare foods are really wierd people shouldn't eat bugs.It's not human.
fear factor was fun to do i can't believe i ate cow tongue!and that olive was discussting.i would love to do it again.
LS RM
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