Lesson Plan For Week #4 Jan. 28th-Feb.1st

Week 4 has come to an end.

The Hot & Chessy Bruschetta was a hit! Over the past several weeks, the kids were taught how to make different appetizers that can be made for Super Bowl Sunday or for any family gathering or event. This week the kids were taught how to properly cut a french baugette and how to toast the slices of baguette in the oven. They also learned what type of knife they should use when slicing bread (serrated knife).

Every child had the opportunity to use a serrated knife to slice the baguette. Under very close supervision, we taught the kids to tuck their fingers in while slicing. The kids also had another opportunity to use the salad chopper to slice tomatoes. We love this tool because it allows the little ones to help chop with a tool that is some what safer then some other kitchen gadgets.

The kids used a garlic press again, we reiterated that using a garlic press releases the most flavor and oils from the garlic. We introduced the kids to a new spice called Herbs de Provence which contains Lavender. We educated the children on the different ypes of herbs that can be used. Some of our students did not know that lavendar is an edible flower.

Many of the kids did not want anything to do with the bruschetta because of the tomatoes. We asked for volunteers who do not like tomoatoes to be our first taste tasters. To their surprise, they enjoyed the bruschetta even though it had tomatoes.