Pass the Plate

Georgia has been interested in world cuisine. She saw a mini-show from the Disney Channel called Pass the Plate. They take an ingredient, such as rice, and they show how people from different places around the world would use it. The site http://tv.disney.go.com/disneychannel/passtheplate/index.html includes the recipes, as well as facts about the food. She's itching to try some of the recipes.

Food is a great way to talk about different cultures, and geography in general. She'll usually ask what type of food we are eating. We like to try different types of food; Italian, Mexican, Spanish, Morroccan, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, etc. The ingredients show what types of products are available in certain areas. We've also discussed the customs involved in dining. The girls loved the idea of sitting on pillows on the floor.....or scooping food with their fingers!

Here's a site that has some recipes from various places around the world.
http://www.world-recipes.info/

This site tells about the country's culinary tradition:
http://www.theworldwidegourmet.com/countries/index.htm

From the Food Network's Cooking For Kids:

Japan
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/lf_kids/article/0,,FOOD_16382_4118723,00.html

France
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/lf_kids/article/0,,FOOD_16382_3874420,00.html

India
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/lf_kids/article/0,,FOOD_16382_3595417,00.html

Italy
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/lf_kids/article/0,,FOOD_16382_3535037,00.html

China
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/lf_kids/article/0,,FOOD_16382_3468033,00.html


We plan on trying out some more recipes this winter. We'll have to take some pictures and share them here the next time we do.

Bon Appetit!

Sarah