The Begbie Buzz – What is a Recipe?

 

FOOD:  RECIPE FOR V-DAY STRAWBERRY SAUCE

The students had a whole group discussion about the Food Section of a newspaper.  The children came to realize that food writers often share their thoughts about a restaurant, or share recipes on how to make a certain food or drink.

The kids made Strawberry Sauce from scratch for our Valentine’s Day Sundaes on February 14th.  What a great opportunity for the children to try their hand at procedural writing!  They learned that recipe writing is very different than prose or poetry; a recipe has to include step-by-step instructions that are clear and concise.  Also, the students realized that a list of ingredients is mandatory, while a photo or picture showcasing a step or the final product is always welcome.

Wash 2 cups of strawberries.
Cut the strawberries into small pieces.
Put the strawberries in a pot, along with 1/2 cup of white sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice.
Stir while cooking over medium heat. The strawberries will slowly break down.
Keep cooking until you reach your desired texture.
Once the strawberries have broken down into a smooth sauce, turn off the heat and let cool.
Serve the strawberry sauce with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

This was the kids’ very first foray into writing recipes…