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November: Project Launch - Two Cultures, One Kitchen!

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November: Project Launch - Two Cultures, One Kitchen!

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¡Bienvenidos et Bienvenue! Today we begin our exciting journey exploring French and Hispanic gastronomy. We'll discover how food connects cultures and brings people together. Our mission: to become cultural ambassadors through cooking!

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December 9: French Breakfast Experience at Amandines et Chocolats

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December 9: French Breakfast Experience at Amandines et Chocolats

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What a morning! We experienced an authentic 'petit déjeuner français' at the charming Amandines et Chocolats boulangerie. Students learned about croissants, pain au chocolat, and the art of French breakfast culture. We practiced ordering in French and discovered why breakfast is 'le repas le plus important de la journée'!

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December 10-11: Hispanic Lunch Adventure at Ricaliente

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December 10-11: Hispanic Lunch Adventure at Ricaliente

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¡Qué delicioso! Our taste buds traveled to Spain and Latin America today at Restaurante Ricaliente. Students experienced a traditional 'almuerzo' with mexican quesadillas y empanadas, dominican pastelón, valenciana paella, and argentinian asado. We learned about the social importance of lunch in Hispanic culture and practiced our Spanish ordering skills!

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November - December : Recipe Research Begins

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November - December : Recipe Research Begins

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Phase 2 kicks off! Students are diving into research about traditional recipes from French and Hispanic regions. Each student team has chosen one recipe from each culture to master. We're learning about ingredients, cooking techniques, and the stories behind these dishes.

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January-February: Creating Our Bilingual Recipe Book

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January-February: Creating Our Bilingual Recipe Book

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The recipe book is taking shape! Students are writing recipes in both French and Spanish, complete with cultural notes and historical facts. This will be our legacy for future classes and a treasure trove of culinary knowledge.

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With our Food Design teacher, we started bringing our recipes to life! Today we mastered French crêpes and Spanish tortilla. Students learned proper knife skills, kitchen safety, and the importance of mise en place in both cultures.

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Big decisions today! We selected the final menu for our Café franco-español, combining beloved classics and interesting fusion dishes. Students also began planning the café's ambiance, from music playlists to decorations.

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Practice makes perfect! Students learned proper serving techniques and practiced taking orders in French and Spanish. We created bilingual menu cards and practiced explaining dishes in both languages to prepare for our Grade 5 guests.

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February 17-21: Café Decoration Workshop

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February 17-21: Café Decoration Workshop

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Our classroom is transforming! Students created beautiful decorations combining French and Hispanic cultural elements. From Frida Kahlo meets Paris café posters to flamenco-inspired tablecloths with Eiffel Tower centerpieces!

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February 21: Grand Opening - Café Franco-Español for International Mother Language Day

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February 21: Grand Opening - Café Franco-Español for International Mother Language Day

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The big day arrived! Our Grade 5 guests were treated to a truly immersive cultural experience. Students confidently served dishes they prepared, took orders in French and Spanish, and created an authentic atmosphere with carefully selected music and decorations. A true celebration of cultural exchange through gastronomy!