Kilchrenan Primary has been eating its way around the world.  Using the book, “Let’s Eat”, pupils used the experiences and cultures of other children, to reflect on their diets, life styles and skills.  They learned about the importance of breakfast, and the wide variety of foods used in celebrations.  Each stop on the journey involved a session cooking, baking and, of course, eating.

The children prepared Condensed Milk Pudding from South Africa, Salsa from Mexico, Spicy Eggs from Thailand, chocolate cake with yoghurt from France and Jamie Oliver’s chocolate cookies.

Along the way, they learned all about cookery verbs like cut, dice, whisk, skim, fold, mix and trim.  They demonstrated their skills with knife handling and safe use of kitchen equipment, as well as debating what made for a healthy diet.

The culmination was a celebration for which all pupils, from P2 to P7 were asked to cook or prepare a dish at home to be brought in and shared. There were cheesecakes, chocolate mousses, strawberry biscuits, savoury pasties and cookies, and all showing much flair and many skills.

There was a real sense of achievement in these activities, a fascination with other peoples’ lives and worlds, and an infectious enthusiasm, so much so that we’re wondering if we could cook our way through the curriculum for excellence.