Tuesday, 27 November 2012

More Information for November

Here are some other ingredients we have researched:

Annato Colour is a natural ingredient used to colour things like cheese, yogurt and salad dressings. Although it is a natural ingredient, some people can still be allergic.



Calcium Carbonate is an additive that helps baked good rise (like yeast). It is also a calcium supplement and can be found in  vitamins.

Maltro Dextrin is a carbohydrate made from potatoes, rice or corn. It is used to thicken foods and can also be found in sugar substitutes.

Disodium Guanylate is a flavour enhancer that comes from fish.It is often added to instant noodles and potato chips.


RECIPE
White Bean Soup with Spinach and Couscous

2 tsp of olive oil
2 leeks- chopped
2 large cloves of garlic, minced
8 cups of chicken broth
3 cups of white kidney beans rinsed and drained
2 dry bay leaves
1/2 cup whole-wheat couscous
2 cups fresh spinach
kosher salt and black pepper

1. Heat oil in large soup pot over med-high heat. Add leaks and garlic and saute for 2 minutes until tender.
2. Add broth, beans, and bay leavese, and bring to a boil.
3. Add couscous, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Remove bay leaves, discard , and stir in spinach, add salt and pepper to taste.


Serves 6





Thursday, 1 November 2012

November

We spent the last few weeks learning about our teeth and how to care for them. Students went home with a Oral Care Calendar that will help them monitor their brushing. This is due back on December 1.

Our next unit will be about sleep and learning more about why sleep is important and how we can get a better night's sleep.

We will be working on our next installment of recipes and ingredient information soon!