Now that the days are getting shorter and cooler, are you wondering what to do with the free time your children or grandchildren would normally spend in the classroom? Well, take out those mixing bowls and measuring spoons and cook up a storm!

We used this book by Jeff Smith, the Frugal Gourmet, during our homeschool years. You will never run out of cultural cooking recipes with this tome!

You can find his book HERE.

Broiled English Dinner

One thing I enjoyed about traveling overseas was discovering the rich culinary culture of various countries. But if you can’t travel during this season of coronavirus restrictions, you can experience the foods!

Popular Colombian Chicken Soup: AJIACO

If you are looking for innovative ways to bring the culinary arts into your curriculum, check out this helpful link: Homeschool CookeryOr, how about this one: Cooking with Kids

But cooking is not the only thing that reflects a culture. What about learning a few words in the country’s language? Or watch a movie set in that part of the world. Research the clothing and play dress up. If you don’t have similar clothes in your closet, consider sewing some, or making parts of the costume with paper? Check out Nature’s Path for other great ideas.

Even the Food Network has joined the bandwagon!

My Breakfast With Jesus

Don’t miss Tina Cho’s Picture Book My Breakfast with Jesus for ways to incorporate other cultures into your curriculum.

Hope this post has given you a few more ideas to introduce new cultures to your kids. Happy Cooking — or should I say, “Bon Appetit”!