Geography Project – Assigned and distributed in class on October 29, 2008

Dear Parents,

Students are presently completing their research on their dodecahedron projects and are almost ready to find a recipe from their country which to demonstrate how to make in class.  I have already instructed them on the outline format which we will be using for our presentations.  I have also secured the kitchen for Monday, 12/01 to Friday, 12/05.  Students have been told to choose recipes that are inexpensive and easy to prepare.  They are responsible for bringing in their supplies on time.   Please sign their forms so that I can be sure your child has told you about their recipe and that you have ample time to buy the ingredients. Your child needs to inform you of the following: 

The country they chose to research:________________________The recipe they have chosen to make:_______________________________Their partner’s name and phone number:____ and the date of their presentation.  Please see the model of the outline below:   

                                                    Argentinean Vegetable Stew

                                                               By Tom Jones   

Attention Getter:  Hola mi amigos, how do you stew?  Stew you want to learn how to make some Argentinean Stew?  I stew, stew you? 

Topic Sentence:  Today, I am going to teach you how to make the most fabulous Argentinean Vegetable Stew you have ever tasted. 

Materials Needed:  One large frying pan½ cup of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter1 lb. of chuck steak1 lb. of tomatoes1 lb. of carrots3 cloves of garlic1 large onion1 can of beef broth1 can of peaches in juice1 bag of frozen mixed vegetablesSeason to taste (parsley, salt, and pepper)Individual bowls, spoons, and French bread loaf or one bowl of cooked rice

 Step by Step Directions:1) Brown the onion and garlic in the oil and butter.
2) Cut the meat into squares and add to the pan.
3) Brown the meat well.
4) Add the tomatoes, carrots, and beef broth to cover the ingredients.
5) Season as desired
6) Cook 15 minutes and then add the rest of the vegetables.
7) Cook until the vegetables are half done, add peaches.
8) Continue cooking until everything is done.
9) Serve sprinkled with parsley or basil over cooked rice or bread. 

Closing Sentence:  Aye que’ rico, this has to be the most “stew”pendous Argentinean dish I have ever tasted.  Bon Apetit’!