Winter – Gifts from Many Cultures

Offered January – March

Gifts from Many Cultures

This series gives children a taste of the diverse food traditions that new immigrants have brought to Minnesota. We study the healthy food choices that come to us from around the world, with a special look at cultures from Mexico, Southeast Asia, East Africa, and Europe.

Gifts of Grain - Around the world our ancestors came to use different grains. Children will explore four key grains and learn to associate them with their respective climates. We will try corn tacos with a freshly made flavor pack.

Pasta for Everyone — Years ago many cultures discovered pasta as a nutritious and adaptable meal option. Now this diversity of noodles has come to us in Minnesota. While kids learn, they make their own pasta right in the classroom!

Global Fruits — Explore how new fruits from different climates are constantly being introduced to our country! Even the apple was once new. Through careful taste testing, children learn to appreciate the flavors of tropical treats and other fruits that have been just now introduced to our state.

Flavors from around the World — We in Minnesota boast a splendid variety of cuisines brought to us by immigrants both new and old. In this lesson, we will explore highlights of Mediterranean and North African foods. Children are also encouraged to share a favorite food from their family traditions.

Invite us to your school

How can you invite Midwest Food Connection’s natural foods programs into your classroom? Simply contact us via e-mail! Or, you may call and our staff will help you tailor a lesson plan to your students’ needs.

Tell us

• What lesson (or group of lessons) you need.
• When you would like us to come to your classroom.
• How many classrooms are involved.

We schedule four to six weeks out and will take advance reservations as well.

Pricing

• $125 for first program
• $85 for each additional program taught on the same day

*Maximum booking: 35 students per program, 6 programs per day

*Additional mileage charges may apply to schools more than 25 miles from Minneapolis’ city center

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding Midwest Food Connection’s programs, curriculum, or fees. Our educators would be happy to assist you in planning your school’s natural foods program.