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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Mesopotamia Walk
Every fall in the Edible Schoolyard garden, sixth grade students participate in the Mesopotamia Walk, a virtual walk through ancient Mesopotamia. The ancient Mesopotamian people were the first in history to domesticate plants and animals, and they are also given credit for the creation of the first wheel, plow, and sail. Ten thousand years after [...]
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Knife Skills
In their second class after the kitchen orientation, the sixth graders baked pan de muertos in honor of Dia de los Muertos. The sweet, brown sugar-encrusted rolls were formed into the shape of each student’s choice, to commemorate someone who has passed on. By far one of my favorites was a mini-loaf in the form [...]
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The Olive Harvest
We have waited in eager anticipation of the olive harvest, and this week the majority of the olives have reached the desired plumpness, color, and maturity. Olives are fun to pick, and many students enjoy climbing into the lower branches of the trees to harvest the firm, round fruits. The ripe olives are a beautiful, [...]
The Edible Schoolyard at Greensboro Children’s Museum
Last month, Alice and I traveled to North Carolina for the groundbreaking and related festivities at our Edible Schoolyard affiliate at Greensboro Children’s Museum. Three days of events celebrating the formal launch of the ESY program included an outdoor community breakfast, donor lunches in the kitchen classroom, and a dinner hosted by Dennis and Nancy [...]
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