Yummy and Wholesome
Make or buy some Middle Eastern snacks.
Materials
- Ingredients and supplies for making hummus (see Directions)
- Drawing supplies (optional)
Directions
In Brooklyn, Buster, Carlos, and James visit a Middle Eastern food store. The owner invites them to sample some hummus. It tastes as good as the one James' mother makes! Hummus is a nutritious, kid-pleasing snack that you and your child can make together. Check out the simple hummus recipe. Hummus can be used as a dip for raw vegetables, or spread on pita bread (Middle Eastern pocket bread). If there is a Middle Eastern specialty store in your neighborhood, drop in with your child and browse the aisles. In addition to pita and hummus, you may be tempted by other treats such as stuffed grape leaves, baba ganoosh, and halvah. Your local supermarket may also carry many of these foods.
Talk About It
Carlos often refers to his Uncle Manny's words of wisdom. Share some wise words your parents, grandparents, or teachers used to say to you, as well as your own sage advise, like "Think before you speak" or "Never sneeze while drinking milk." This can be a serious or silly activity. Let your children make up their own wise (or silly) sayings. If you wish, write down some favorites for your child to illustrate.
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- Music over Manhattan by Mark Karlins
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