Cooking Around Trinidad and Tobago: A Brief Exploration Through Food.
In this course, your student will be introduced to some popular dishes from the island country of Trinidad and Tobago. Your student will learn to cook these dishes and learn a little about the history and culture of its people.
Athalia Lyons
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What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssessment
If students share photos of their completed dishes, I will be able to assess their work.Grading
A certificate of completion is offered.Class Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In Trinidad and Tobago we have a melting pot of people that reflect well in its popular cuisine of the twin islands. Come journey with me as we cook 5 popular dishes and learn about the people and culture of this country. Lessons: Week 1: Pholourie: A Popular Street Snack Week 2: Chicken Pelau: A One Pot Dish (Peas, Rice, and Chicken) Week 3: Island Breakfast Bread: Coconut Bake Week 4: Island Sunday Lunch: Macaroni Pie (Baked Mac and Cheese), Callaloo, Stewed Chicken Week 5: The Best Curry in the Caribbean: Curried Chicken Students are encouraged to share pictures of the finished product with me. If your student has any questions, I will be able to answer questions during the duration of the 5 week course. If your student has any allergies, please contact me and I would be happy to provide you with a recipe with substitutions. 1. Your student will learn how to cook delicious local dishes of Trinidad and Tobago. 2. Your student will learn some history and festivals that created the culture. 3. Your student will practice reading and following directions. 4. Your student will practice problem solving, creativity and science.
Learning Goals
1. Your student will learn how to cook delicious local dishes of Trinidad and Tobago.
2. Your student will learn some history and festivals that created the culture.
3. Your student will practice reading and following directions.
4. Your student will practice problem solving, creativity and science.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Pholourie: A Popular Street Snack
What is Pholourie? It is a popular savory street food. Learn how to create this fun snack in your own kitchen. Students will also learn where they can locate this twin island country on the map. Learn about the flag, coat of arms, national birds, and many more interesting facts from a native islander! Lesson 2:
Chicken Pelau: A One Pot Dish (Peas, Rice and Chicken)
What is Pelau? How does it describe the people of Trinidad and Tobago. Students will learn how to cook this dish on their own. Students will learn about the native people of the islands, the people who came, and the people now. Lesson 3:
Island Breakfast Bread: Coconut Bake
What does a Trinidad and Tobago breakfast look like? Students will learn how to cook Coconut Bake and Buljol. Students can serve/eat this also with butter, cheese, jam, or deli meats of their choice. Lesson 4:
Island Sunday Lunch: Macaroni Pie, Callaloo, Stewed Chicken
What does a typical Sunday lunch look like across the islands? Students will learn how to cook this popular meal that many families on the islands eat on Sundays. It includes Macaroni Pie (like Baked Mac and Cheese), Callaloo and Stewed Chicken. Other Details
Parental Guidance
While kitchen safety will be addressed at the start of the course, parental supervision is recommended for students who are not familiar with the use of the oven, stove top, knives and other kitchen equipment we will use.
If your student has any allergies and you need a recipe with substitutions, please contact me for a personalized recipe.
Supply List
Each lesson will contain the recipe, class video, instructional video and a supply list. The supply list will list everything your student needs to have in place before class starts. For example, gathering ingredients, bowls, baking dishes, measuring cups etc. Usually these items are already in your kitchen. This is called Mise En Place.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined July, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
Associate's Degree from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Miramar, Florida
In addition to growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, I enjoy baking and cooking in my kitchen. I also enjoy sharing my knowledge with kids, including my own elementary school son. Baking and Cooking are one of our favorite classes to do together in our homeschool.
My second degree is in Culinary Arts and I graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Miami. Since graduation, some of my industry experience includes cooking at a Disney Resort as well as Catering for Aramark. I have also owned my own catering and cake business. I have taught cooking and baking classes to both adults and kids online and in person.
I am so excited to be able to share my knowledge and look forward to seeing your student in class! Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$18
weekly or $90 for all content5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 9-14
