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Mother's Day Challenge 💓


Can't go shopping? 

How about an EDIBLE gift for mom?  

I received this card in the mail from a dear friend who makes HANDMADE cards.  I was encouraged, and it made my day!  

 During these challenging times, it is more important than ever to let our loved ones know how much we appreciate them!   

 I hope you will show LOVE & APPRECIATION to your mom this weekend!  

 TASK: 
Choose a recipe to make/cook/bake for her.  Perhaps Breakfast in Bed?  Lunch?  Dinner? or Dessert?  --Your choice! 
(If you are living with a host mom, how can you show her your appreciation to her?💓)

 Lucas' Show and Share: 

 My son made one of my favourites:  Cheese Quesadillas while I had a shower!  (I helped a little bit. 😄)



Quesadillas  mise en place: Dice sausages, white cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, parsley, guacamole sauce 


Cooked over a low stove, covered for 3-4 minutes to melt cheese, place second tortilla over top, flip to lightly brown other side.

  

Garnished with more parsley, served hot! 
EXPLORE: 
Explore your Family's History


"The more children knew about their family’s history, the stronger their sense of control over their lives, the higher their self-esteem and the more successfully they believed their families functioned. The “Do You Know?” scale turned out to be the best single predictor of children’s emotional health and happiness...." ~ Dr. Duke and Dr. Fivush, psychologist


Possible questions to ask parents (but not limited): 

1.  How did my parents meet?
2.  When a did our family arrive in Canada?
3. What were some of our grandparents's challenges?
4.  Dad, Mom,what celebrations and foods were an important part your childhood? 
5.  Did your parents have a favourite/dislikes of dishes when you were little? 

(If your parents are not with you, and you are staying with a guardian/home-stay, ask your parents in an email, or during a video chat.  It is even more important that you stay connected with your family if they are far away from you.)   

SHOW AND SHARE: 
Upload 4-5 process and final product photos of your cooking and baking, plus a photo of yourself. 
TURN IN:
Self Reflection Questions: 
1. When I cooked/baked, I  learned....

2. What cooking/baking techniques did you use?

3.  Would you make this again? 

4.  Share something you learned about your family from the Explore section, when you asked about your family.  (Please choose something that is not too personal or embarrassing to a member of your family.)

5.  What is one thing you appreciate about your mom and/family?  Tell this or write in a note to your parent(s)




CLEAN UP CHECKLIST: 
Please make sure you CLEAN UP, this is an ACT of SERVICE that would be one of the best parts of your mother's day gift!! 
E. Parent Clean up Checklist:    
Thank You parents, for supporting your child develop cooking skills!
Please underline to choose
a) Dishes & Equipment:                  Emerging/Developing/Proficient/Extending 
b) Counters:                                      Emerging/Developing/Proficient/Extending 
c) Floors:                                            Emerging/Developing/Proficient/Extending  
d) Process & Final product:            Emerging/Developing/Proficient/Extending  
My child was responsible for clean up, and I am satisfied.    Yes/No

Comments: _________________________________________________________

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INSPIRATION: Doing Good
This news article is from News 1130: How the Dirty Apron and it's chefs are using their talents to bless and serve those in the Downtown Eastside during the COVID pandemic.  

  Citynews1130 Article Dirty-apron delivers6000-meals (click here)


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