Category: food

Poetry & Pasta: Kindergarten Wordplay

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My love of poetry extended into May this year as I read aloud to our Kindergarten classes.  I had read my poetry and facilitated poetry writing with students in 1st through 5th grades in the month of April.  Finally, I had a little more time to bring the joy of verse into Kindergarten.  I found the perfect picture book to share, Pasta, Pasta Lotsa Pasta by Aimee Lucido.  Since I am of Italian heritage, I found this book to be particularly fun and engaging.  Ms. Lucido’s wordplay is exquisite and invites  young children to join into the rhythm of the story.

The Art of Poetry: Eating Our Words

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I'm not sure what I like to do more: write poetry or make delicious things to eat. I do know that children love to prepare food because of sensory stimulation it entails. Making food from scratch is a creative process, much like writing. You imagine, plan, and then set to work creating something special. Whether the final product is a poem or a delectable dish, the process is the same, and the end results are satisfying.

Cooking Inspiration from The Pasta Queen: Poetry and Passion

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I have been binge watching Nadia Caterina Munno, the Pasta Queen. She is incredibly passionate about Italian food. Her show is a treat alternating from places in Italy to her kitchen in Florida. She is smart, funny, and spicy. What a personality! I love watching and listening to her.

Celebration: Women’s History Tea 2.0

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I love March and April because they signal the beginning of spring. All around us are signs of rebirth: budding trees, unfurling blossoms, birds gathering in song on still bare branches. Every spring, I celebrated the accomplishments of women with our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. I gave them a packets of ten women … Continue reading Celebration: Women’s History Tea 2.0

Cozy Comfort on Blustery Days

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Weekend winter days allow me to have time to paint, read, write, cook, and nap.  All the things I enjoy and need to nourish my spirit.  This weekend I spent most of my time reading, writing, and napping.  I was slow to rise and allowed myself a late start.  When I emerged from the layers of comforters, I went right to the stove to put on a kettle for tea and a pot of water for making oatmeal. 

Jingle, Jingle, Gingerbread

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I enjoy three things: children, cooking, and holidays.  Last week, I was able to put all three together.  Nothing says “HOLIDAY” like gingerbread, so I decided to make gingerbread houses with our 1st grade classes, twenty little girls in all.  Nothing could bring more joy than that!  Of course, the motto, “Divide and conquer,” came … Continue reading Jingle, Jingle, Gingerbread

Pumpkin Time Celebrations

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I love October in the Northeast.  Green turns to gold and orange, and deep plum.  The outside world is burnished a tawny brown.  The smell of pumpkins and apples is in the air.  Fall is a time to celebrate the harvest and the bounty it brings.  The leaves blow off the trees heralding the coming of winter and the anticipation of snow.