Around the World in 12 Dishes Archives - Kid World Citizen

Discover Vietnam and Make Vietnamese Bánh Mì (Sandwiches!)

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 18:59:36 +0000

We’re starting this fall with a continuation of our wonderful series “Around the World in 12 Dishes.” Every month our group chooses a new country, and we learn a bit about the culture and make a typical dish. This month, we’re making Bánh Mì and learning about Vietnam! This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! For over a...

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Explore Portugal and Make Portuguese Pasteis de Nata

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 24 May 2014 16:23:09 +0000

We’ve started a new year of our wonderful series “Around the World in 12 Dishes.” Every month our group chooses a new country, and we learn a bit about the culture and make a typical dish. This month, we’re making Pasteis de Nata and learning about Portugal! This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Portugal is...

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Learn about Iceland, and Try Kjötsúpa (Traditional Icelandic Lamb Stew)

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:14:11 +0000

We’ve started a new year of our wonderful series “Around the World in 12 Dishes.” Every month our group chooses a new country, and we learn a bit about the culture and make a typical dish. This month, let’s learn about ICELAND! Learn about Iceland Iceland is an island nation of Europe, located just south...

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History of Peruvian Potatoes, A Recipe + Link-Up

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:49:33 +0000

Let’s learn about the history of Peruvian potatoes, and taste them in a great dish! Do you know where the potato is originally from? The Andes Mountains in South America! Scientists have found potatoes in the area of Lake Titicaca, where they believe they were farmed as early as 10,000 years ago. The Andes Mountains...

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Jamaican Candied Sweet Potatoes + Jamaican Recipe Link-Up!

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 06:18:11 +0000

December’s pick for our “Around the World in 12 Dishes” series is Jamaica!! Jamaica is a mountainous island that is located in the Caribbean (show your kids the difference between the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea!). Christopher Columbus landed in Jamaica in 1494 and claimed it for Spain, but in the 1600’s it...

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A Taste of Thailand: Pad See Ew + Learn about Thailand

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 03:21:04 +0000

Our November country for the “Around the World in 12 Dishes” series is Thailand! First we’ll learn about Thailand and then we’ll make my kids favorite Thai dish: pad see ew. Can you find Thailand on a map? Identify the continent and capital, and guess what language they speak. Judging by its location on the...

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Korean Bibimbop for Kids + Learn about Korea

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:44:18 +0000

Our October country for our “Around the World in 12 Dishes” series is Korea! First we’ll learn about South Korea and then we’ll make bibimbop. Do you know how to find Korea on a map? Which continent is Korea on? What language do they speak? What is the capital? Look at the map above: the...

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Maori Fried Bread- A New Zealand Treat! + Kiwi Recipe Link-up

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 17:17:37 +0000

In September, we’re traveling to New Zealand for our “Around the World in 12 Dishes” series! First we’ll learn about New Zealand and then we’ll make Maori fried bread! Find New Zealand on a map with your kids and ask: Is New Zealand in the Northern Hemisphere or Southern? (Southern) Is it landlocked or bordered...

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A Look at Granada, Spain and a Taste of Tortilla de Patata

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:37:15 +0000

June’s pick for our “Around the World in 12 Dishes” series is Spain!! In 1996 I spent a glorious semester studying abroad in Granada, Spain: we loved the winding streets and hidden plazas, the colorful festivals, hiking in the snow-covered Sierra Nevada, drinking tea and admiring the Islamic architecture, exploring the Albaicín and Sacromonte neighborhoods,...

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Learn about Finland and Make a Finnish Macaroni Casserole

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:58:54 +0000

May’s destination for our “Around the World in 12 Dishes” series is Finland! Let’s learn about Finland: a Nordic country, which means “Northern Lands,” and bordered by Sweden, Norway (way in the north), Russia to the east, and the Baltic Sea to the south and west. Finns speak Finnish and learn Swedish in school, and...

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Salade Nicoise & Coconut Macaroons for Kids and a French Food Linky

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:57:29 +0000

This April, for our “Around the World in 12 Dishes” series, we are traveling to France! We were fortunate to visit France several times when we lived in London, and thoroughly enjoyed the fresh, local ingredients, phenomenal artisan cheese, and the delectable pastries. We decided to incorporate these elements into our evening by doing a...

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Irish Food at Home: Kids Make a Traditional Irish Dinner

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:19:52 +0000

It’s that time again! This month for “Around the World in 12 Dishes” we visit the green island of IRELAND!! When I was very pregnant with Maya, and Vivi was 2.5 years old, our family took an unforgettable trip to the gorgeous country of Ireland. We toured up and down the west coast: from County...

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Try Kaiserschmarrn: A Popular Dessert in Austria

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:12:00 +0000

This is our 4th post as a part of the “Around the World in 12 Dishes” series! This month we visit Austria! Can you find Austria on a map? In which continent is it located? What language do they speak? (hint: it’s not “Austrian!”) What is the name of the majestic mountains that traverse the...

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Greek Food Link-up Plus a Recipe for Moussaka

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:35:17 +0000

This is our 3rd post as a part of the “Around the World in 12 Dishes” series! This month we visit GREECE! Can you find Greece on a map? What is the body of water next to Greece? Let’s look at the terrain and weather of Greece: more than 250 sunny days per year 80%...

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Moroccan Food Link-Up Plus a Sweet Couscous Recipe your Kids will Love

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:05:11 +0000

This is our 2nd post as a part of the “Around the World in 12 Dishes” series! This month we visit MOROCCO! Can you find Morocco on a map? As an exchange student in southern Spain, I visited Morocco for 2 colorful weeks as an adventure-hungry student. My girlfriends and I were so excited that...

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