Gail Hennessey
10-19-2007, 07:44 AM
As a 6th grade social studies teacher, I tried to have my students sample foods from different cultures. Perhaps, some of these may be of interest. EAT YOUR WAY THROUGH HISTORY!
Gail
http://www.gailhennessey.com
As a classroom teacher I always tried to incorporate art, music and yes....foods of different cultures into units of study. Students would make the foods during study hall and the school cafeteria was very kind to cook those recipes needing an oven. The foods we made were always something the students remembered from a unit of study! Here are some ideas for you to try for your your students to Eat THEIR Way Through History!!****
1.Researchers say that prehistoric people may have been the first to have a type of LOLLYPOPS. After collecting honey, the sweet honey remains on the stick were licked clean. Try this recipe to make a honey lollypop from:http://www.honey.com/consumers/recipes/recipe_detail.asp?fldRecipeID=879
Honey Pops (Microwave Method)
Makes 10-12****servings
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Combine all ingredients in 4-cup microwave-safe container. Microcook at HIGH (100%) 9 to 12 minutes or until mixture reaches 310°F (hard-crack stage), stirring every 2 minutes. Pour into greased lollipop molds following manufacturer's directions; cool completely. Remove from molds; wrap in plastic wrap. Store in cool dry place.??Recipe developed for 600 to 700 watt microwave ovens.
Tips Candy can be molded in buttered, wax-coated paper drinking cups.
2. Studying the Middle East? If, so, this sweet candy treat called marzipan is easy to make. Just make sure you give the students a “small” piece” as it is very, very sweet. It is thought that marzipan originated in Persia(Iran) and then introduced to Europe through the Turks. Eating this almond paste sweet is mentioned in The Book of One Thousand and One Nights. Check out this recipe from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Marzipan-II/Detail.aspx
Ingredients:
1 cup almond paste
2 egg whites
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
Directions:
Knead almond paste in a large bowl and add egg whites. Knead in confectioners’ sugar 1 cup at a time. Add vanilla. Knead until marzipan feels like heavy pie dough. Wrap tightly in plastic and store in refrigerator in a sealed container. To use after storage, let stand at room temperature until soft, then knead briefly. A few drops of food coloring may be kneaded into portions of marzipan until the desired shade is achieved. If marzipan stiffens up, just knead in a little water, egg white or corn syrup.
Also when studying the Middle East, I go to the grocery store and purchase matza for the students to sample. Also called Matzo and Matzah, this cracker-like bread is made of flour and water. I give the students two crackers(one plain and one(if they desire) with margarine). Since dates and pistachio nuts originated in this part of the world as well, I usually bring these into class for students to sample.
3. Studying the Egyptians? Make Semit, sesame bread rings using this recipe from: http://egyptmonth.com/mag06012000/mag5.htm#SEMIT
4. When studying China, I’ve tried making fortune cookies. Although, it’s much easier to go to a local Chinese restaurant and purchase the cookies, this recipe is available if you’d like to try and make your own. Try this recipe from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fortune-Cookies-I/Detail.aspx
5. Studying American history, making butter is a simple and fun activity to try with your students from : http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/butter.html
You need a jar with a lid(baby food jars) Pour cream into the jar Shake the jar continuously to form butter. Remove the lump of butter from the jar and wrap it in a tea towel.
Wring out the tea towel to remove the liquid from the butter.
Press the butter into a shape and set it in the refrigerator to chill and harden.
6. A popular activity during a unit of study on the Middle Ages includes making pretzels.**** It is thought that the idea of pretzels dates back to 600AD the Middle Ages when priests made treats, in the shape of hands in prayer, to give to children who learned their religions lessons. They were called “pretiola”. Try this recipe from: .http://kidshealth.org/kid/recipes/recipes/pretzel.html
7. A flat bread from India has been tried in my classroom during a short unit on India. Try making Lucchi bread using the recipe from this site: http://www.1asianfoodrecipes.com/indian-recipes/indian-bread-rice/recipes-bengali-fried-breads-lucchi.php
8. Study the Greeks? Baklava is a popular dessert which would be easier to purchase at a Greek restaurant than make in a classroom but here is a site with a recipe: http://www.greekboston.com/cuisine/desserts/baklava.shtml. Here is also a simple Greek Lentil Soup recipe to try:http://www.recipezaar.com/236127
9. When studying Russia(or eastern European countries), perogies are a food which I’ve made in my classroom. One again, if you’d like your students to sample this food, it may be easier to purchase some at the grocery store but this website has a recipe you may wish to try:http://www.recipeslist.com/sidedishes-recipes-list/cheeserecipes-recipes-list/perogies-recipe-for-free.html
10. Studying Mexico? People since the ancient Aztecs and Mayans have been drinking hot chocolate. In fact, in the early history of chocolate, this was the only way to eat chocolate, a word that comes from choco(foam) and lat(water). Archaeologists say that the first users of chocolate dates back to the Olmecs, 1500-400 BC). The original hot chocolate of the ancients included hot chiles! Have you students sample the drink of this culture with this recipe: http://www.dltk-kids.com/recipesdb/view.asp?rid=25
FUN SITE: http://www.foodtimeline.org/
Gail
http://www.gailhennessey.com
As a classroom teacher I always tried to incorporate art, music and yes....foods of different cultures into units of study. Students would make the foods during study hall and the school cafeteria was very kind to cook those recipes needing an oven. The foods we made were always something the students remembered from a unit of study! Here are some ideas for you to try for your your students to Eat THEIR Way Through History!!****
1.Researchers say that prehistoric people may have been the first to have a type of LOLLYPOPS. After collecting honey, the sweet honey remains on the stick were licked clean. Try this recipe to make a honey lollypop from:http://www.honey.com/consumers/recipes/recipe_detail.asp?fldRecipeID=879
Honey Pops (Microwave Method)
Makes 10-12****servings
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Combine all ingredients in 4-cup microwave-safe container. Microcook at HIGH (100%) 9 to 12 minutes or until mixture reaches 310°F (hard-crack stage), stirring every 2 minutes. Pour into greased lollipop molds following manufacturer's directions; cool completely. Remove from molds; wrap in plastic wrap. Store in cool dry place.??Recipe developed for 600 to 700 watt microwave ovens.
Tips Candy can be molded in buttered, wax-coated paper drinking cups.
2. Studying the Middle East? If, so, this sweet candy treat called marzipan is easy to make. Just make sure you give the students a “small” piece” as it is very, very sweet. It is thought that marzipan originated in Persia(Iran) and then introduced to Europe through the Turks. Eating this almond paste sweet is mentioned in The Book of One Thousand and One Nights. Check out this recipe from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Marzipan-II/Detail.aspx
Ingredients:
1 cup almond paste
2 egg whites
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
Directions:
Knead almond paste in a large bowl and add egg whites. Knead in confectioners’ sugar 1 cup at a time. Add vanilla. Knead until marzipan feels like heavy pie dough. Wrap tightly in plastic and store in refrigerator in a sealed container. To use after storage, let stand at room temperature until soft, then knead briefly. A few drops of food coloring may be kneaded into portions of marzipan until the desired shade is achieved. If marzipan stiffens up, just knead in a little water, egg white or corn syrup.
Also when studying the Middle East, I go to the grocery store and purchase matza for the students to sample. Also called Matzo and Matzah, this cracker-like bread is made of flour and water. I give the students two crackers(one plain and one(if they desire) with margarine). Since dates and pistachio nuts originated in this part of the world as well, I usually bring these into class for students to sample.
3. Studying the Egyptians? Make Semit, sesame bread rings using this recipe from: http://egyptmonth.com/mag06012000/mag5.htm#SEMIT
4. When studying China, I’ve tried making fortune cookies. Although, it’s much easier to go to a local Chinese restaurant and purchase the cookies, this recipe is available if you’d like to try and make your own. Try this recipe from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fortune-Cookies-I/Detail.aspx
5. Studying American history, making butter is a simple and fun activity to try with your students from : http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/butter.html
You need a jar with a lid(baby food jars) Pour cream into the jar Shake the jar continuously to form butter. Remove the lump of butter from the jar and wrap it in a tea towel.
Wring out the tea towel to remove the liquid from the butter.
Press the butter into a shape and set it in the refrigerator to chill and harden.
6. A popular activity during a unit of study on the Middle Ages includes making pretzels.**** It is thought that the idea of pretzels dates back to 600AD the Middle Ages when priests made treats, in the shape of hands in prayer, to give to children who learned their religions lessons. They were called “pretiola”. Try this recipe from: .http://kidshealth.org/kid/recipes/recipes/pretzel.html
7. A flat bread from India has been tried in my classroom during a short unit on India. Try making Lucchi bread using the recipe from this site: http://www.1asianfoodrecipes.com/indian-recipes/indian-bread-rice/recipes-bengali-fried-breads-lucchi.php
8. Study the Greeks? Baklava is a popular dessert which would be easier to purchase at a Greek restaurant than make in a classroom but here is a site with a recipe: http://www.greekboston.com/cuisine/desserts/baklava.shtml. Here is also a simple Greek Lentil Soup recipe to try:http://www.recipezaar.com/236127
9. When studying Russia(or eastern European countries), perogies are a food which I’ve made in my classroom. One again, if you’d like your students to sample this food, it may be easier to purchase some at the grocery store but this website has a recipe you may wish to try:http://www.recipeslist.com/sidedishes-recipes-list/cheeserecipes-recipes-list/perogies-recipe-for-free.html
10. Studying Mexico? People since the ancient Aztecs and Mayans have been drinking hot chocolate. In fact, in the early history of chocolate, this was the only way to eat chocolate, a word that comes from choco(foam) and lat(water). Archaeologists say that the first users of chocolate dates back to the Olmecs, 1500-400 BC). The original hot chocolate of the ancients included hot chiles! Have you students sample the drink of this culture with this recipe: http://www.dltk-kids.com/recipesdb/view.asp?rid=25
FUN SITE: http://www.foodtimeline.org/